PHYS 307 - Astronomical Surveys and Databases

3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to modern observational surveys and theoretical simulations in astronomy. Covers common types of data in astronomy, such as light curves, spectra and images, as well as statistical methods used for analyzing these data sets, such as principle component analyses, clustering and classification algorithms, and machine learning techniques. Emphasis is placed on reproducing and extending upon recent results using authentic astronomical data.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites COSC 117 or COSC 118 or COSC 120; PHYS 108 or PHYS 109 or PHYS 317.