CSCI8581

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CSCI 8581 - Big Data in Astrophysics (4 Cr.)

Computer Science and Engineering Administration (11108) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

Course description

This course will introduce key concepts and techniques used to work with large datasets, in the context of the field of astrophysics.

Prerequisites: MATH 2263 and MATH 2243, or equivalent; or instructor consent.
Suggested: familiarity with astrophysics topics such as star formation and evolution, galaxies and clusters, composition and expansion of the universe, gravitational wave sources and waveforms, and high-energy astrophysics.

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

02843

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring