ASTR 3800 - Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis and Computing

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Covers analytical and numerical techniques used in scientific data analysis, including statistical analysis, error analysis, functional fitting, spectral analysis, image processing, and testing theoretical compliance. Examples are from space-based and ground-based astronomy. The computer laboratories are based on IDL which is introduced in the course. Prereqs. or coreqs., ASTR 1040 or equivalent, PHYS 1120 or equivalent, and MATH 2400 or APPM 2350. Restricted to ASTR and PHYS majors. Credit not granted for this course and ASTR 2800.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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