Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
ASTR 230 - ASTRONOMY LAB
Long Title: ASTRONOMY LAB
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Sophomore
Senior
Junior
Prerequisite(s): ASTR 100 OR ASTR 201 OR ASTR 350 OR ASTR 360 or permission of instructor
Description: A hands-on introduction to modern techniques of observational astronomy. Students use telescopes, CCDs, and computers to obtain and analyze their own images of solar system, galactic, and extragalactic objects. This course involves field trips to dark sky observing sites such as George Observatory and makes extensive use of state-of-the-art data analysis software.