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3.00 Credits
Eilat Glikman. mw1-2.15 QR,Sc (36) An intensive introduction to extragalactic astronomy. The structure and contents of galaxies, evolution of galaxies, observational cosmology, and the history of the universe. Prerequisite: a strong background in high school mathematics and physics. astr255a/phys 295a, Research Methods in Astrophysics. Michael Faison. mw1-2.15 QR,Sc Meets RP (0) The acquisition and analysis of astrophysical data, including the design and use of ground- and space-based telescopes, computational manipulation of digitized images and spectra, and confrontation of data with theoretical models. Examples taken from current research at Yale and elsewhere.
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3.00 Credits
Richard Larson. tth 4-5.15 QR,Sc (27) Basic properties of stars and their distribution in space; stellar populations and the structure of our galaxy; external galaxies and their structure and distribution in the universe; evolution of galaxies; galaxy interactions and active galactic nuclei; introduction to cosmology. Prerequisites: math 115a or b and phys 201b or equivalents.
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Physical Processes in Astronomy
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DaisukeNagai. For description see under Physics.
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3.00 Credits
Robert Zinn. 3htba QR,Sc Meets RP (0) Optics for astronomers. Design and use of optical telescopes, photometers, spectrographs, and detectors for astronomical observations. Introduction to error analysis, concepts of signal-to-noise, and the reduction and analysis of photometric and spectroscopic observations. Previous experience with computer programming recommended. Prerequisite: one astronomy course numbered above 200, or permission of instructor
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Hector Arce. mw10.30-11.20, 1 htba QR,Sc Meets RP (33) Observations of interstellar matter at optical, infrared, radio, and X-ray wavelengths; dynamics and evolution of the interstellar medium including interactions between stars and interstellar matter; molecular clouds and processes of star formation. Prerequisites: math 120a or b and phys 201b or equivalents. Taught in alternate years.
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bG ,Stellar Populations
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aG ,Introduction to Radio Astronomy
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3.00 Credits
Marla Geha. 3htba QR,Sc Meets RP (50) The dynamics and evolution of star clusters; structure and dynamics of our galaxy; theories of spiral structure; dynamical evolution of galaxies. Prerequisites: phys201b andmath246a orbor equivalents;astr310a. Taught in alternate years
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Paolo Coppi. 3htba QR Meets RP (0) The analytic, numerical, and computational tools necessary for effective research in astrophysics and related disciplines. Topics include numerical solutions to differential equations, spectral methods, and Monte Carlo simulations. Applications to common astrophysical problems including fluids and N-body simulations. Prerequisites: astr 320b, math 120a or b, 222a or b or 225a or b, and 246a or b.
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