12994 (v.2) Astronomy 201

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Area:	Department of Applied Physics
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	12.5
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1737 (v.3) Particles and Waves 101 or any previous version AND 1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102 or any previous version AND 7318 (v.5) Astronomy 101 or any previous version AND 7329 (v.5) Planetary Science 101 or any previous version
Introduction to practical work in astronomy and the application of data analysis, signal and image processing concepts. Understanding and knowledge of coordinate systems, time, position, telescopes, CCD detectors, photometry, imaging spectroscopy and radio astronomy. Practical use of a telescope.