EXPERIENCES IN ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVING
A basic introduction into astronomical research by undertaking a small observing project with optical and/or radio telescopes. Topics covered are: understanding the astronomical literature, observing and data reduction, writing scientific reports and papers, presenting scientific results, and basics of scientific ethics.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Astronomy-Physics Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2022 Learning Outcomes: 1. Design simple astronomical observations with a 2.3-m small radio telescope, and process and analyze obtained observations. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use simple scientific computing methods to plan astronomical observations and analyze astronomical data. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Practice principles and standards of professional and ethical conduct; judge when and how to cite references and when it is appropriate to credit the contributions of others or claim credit for one's own work. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Present scientific results clearly and concisely in multiple formats. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Design simple astronomical observations with a 2.3-m small radio telescope, and process and analyze obtained observations. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use simple scientific computing methods to plan astronomical observations and analyze astronomical data. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Practice principles and standards of professional and ethical conduct; judge when and how to cite references and when it is appropriate to credit the contributions of others or claim credit for one's own work. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Present scientific results clearly and concisely in multiple formats. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027