3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionData from last updated 11/8/2025
Fall 2025
Fall 2025 Instructors:
(PHYS 56700) Fundamental concepts in observational astronomy, including coordinate and time systems, telescopes and detectors, radiation and optics, and methods of statistical data analysis.
Learning Outcomes1Gain knowledge and skills needed to carry out the major steps involved in astrophysical research, including literature research and formulation of a project.
2Identification of suitable telescope and detector.
3Planning of observations.
4Reduction of data and analysis/hypothesis testing.
5Publication in a professional journal.
Prerequisites
One of
Restrictions
BoilerCoursesis an unofficial catalog for Purdue courses
made by Purdue students.
made by Purdue students.