Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2023
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ASTR 530 001 (CRN: 23953)
TEACHING ASTRONOMY LABORATORY
Long Title: TEACHING ASTRONOMY LABORATORY
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructor: Reiff, Pat
Meeting: 6:00PM - 8:50PM M (9-JAN-2023 - 21-APR-2023)
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):
Graduate
Prerequisites: ASTR 230 OR ASTR 350 OR ASTR 360 OR ASTR 402 OR ASTR 403 OR ASTR 502 OR ASTR 503
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 21-JAN-2025 10:47AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Methods of observational astronomy for public education: telescopes, astronomical binoculars, portable planetariums, digital cameras, and photography (still, 3D, and time lapse). Students will train beginners in the use of telescopes and carry out a modest observational program. The course requires one public presentation. Topics vary with each offering. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ASTR 530 if student has credit for ASTR 430.