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Syllabus |
Research Projects ]
This intermediate-level course for astronomy majors is designed as a hands-on
introduction to astrophysical research. Having different backgrounds and specialties,
the instructors demonstrate a wide range of techniques used by professional astronomers.
Dr. Huard's expertise is star formation studies using optical and infrared observations,
while Dr. Loewenstein's expertise is the structure and evolution of galaxies using observations
at higher energies.
| Lecture |
Date |
Topics |
Materials |
| 1 |
August 30 |
Introduction and Overview, Astronomy Basics |
Notes, Lab |
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| 2 |
September 13 |
Optical/Infrared Databases and Catalogs |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 3 |
September 20 |
High Energy Databases and Catalogs |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Supplement |
| 4 |
September 27 |
Statistics, Source Detection, and Noise in the Optical/Infrared |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 5 |
October 4 |
Statistics, Source Detection, and Noise at High Energies |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 6 |
October 11 |
Signal Transmission, Resolution, Detectors |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 7 |
October 18 |
Science Communication and Literature Searches |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 8 |
October 25 |
Data Analysis I: Optical/Infrared |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 9 |
November 1 |
Data Analysis II: High Energy |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 10 |
November 8 |
Data Analysis III: Optical/Infrared |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
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| 11 |
November 15 |
Data Analysis IV: X-ray Spectroscopy |
Notes, Lab, Assignment, Data |
| 12 |
November 22 |
Multiwavelength Studies and the Future |
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November 29 |
Dedicated Time for Research Projects |
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December 6 |
Dedicated Time for Research Projects |
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Finals Week |
Presentation of Research Projects |
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