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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ASTR 230 001 (CRN: 20002)
ASTRONOMY LAB PART 2
Long Title: ASTRONOMY LAB PART 2: SPECTROSCOPY AND PROJECTS
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructor: Hartigan, Patrick
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: ASTR 229
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Instructor Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 5
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 9:28PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: A hands-on introduction to astronomical spectroscopy that employs the campus observatory, dark sky observing sites, and state of the art data analysis software. This course builds on the knowledge and techniques introduced in ASTR229. The course includes a capstone research project that the student designs and implements in consultation with the instructor.