AST5201
AST 5201 - Methods of Experimental Astrophysics (4 Cr.)
Astrophysics, Minnesota Institute for (11092)
TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
AST 5201 - Methods of Experimental Astrophysics (4 Cr.)
Course description
Contemporary astronomical techniques and instrumentation. Emphasizes data reduction and analysis, including image processing. Students make astronomical observations at O'Brien Observatory and use department's computing facilities for data analysis. Image processing packages include IRAF, AIPS, IDL, MIRA.
prereq: Upper div CSE or grad or instr consent
prereq: Upper div CSE or grad or instr consent
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Laboratory
Lecture
Requirements
000370
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Spring Even Year