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ASTR 362 - Observational Astronomy. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., ASTR 132N or ASTR 142N, and PHSX 207N - PHSX 208N or PHXS 217N - PHSX 218N. Laboratory study of the probabilistic behavior of light, data acquisition with telescopes, digital imaging and spectroscopy. Emphasis on fundamental statistical tools, scientific computer programming, and written and oral presentation of scientific results.

Physics B.A. - Astronomy

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The astronomy concentration provides a thorough study of astronomy and astrophysics as well as a solid background in physics and mathematics. Graduates from this program have gone on to graduate programs in astronomy and astrophysics while others have found career opportunities at national astronomical observatories.