ASTR 152Observational Radio Research Lab
Laboratory course designed to provide hands-on experience in radio astronomy through learning the fundamentals of working with common radio astronomy equipment, astronomical observations, and data analysis techniques. Students learn fundamental concepts about radio signal receivers, how they are built, and how to gather their own data. Students will learn data analysis techniques that are utilized by radio astronomers in interpreting observations.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “PHYS 2A/2AR-B-C-D or 4A-B-C-D-E.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Required in (1)
- Astrophysical Sciences
One of the options in (1)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics