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PHYS 133 - Introduction to Radio Astronomy


FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Not offered Spring 2014.

This course provides a unique opportunity for each student to both learn the principles of radio astronomy and to become fully engaged in the design, construction, and use of a small radio telescope. This project-based course involves students collaboratively in basic electronic circuitry, celestial coordinates, and the acquisition of radio-telescope data. Each student group designs, builds, and acquires data from a small radio telescope to be used on campus. Formal lectures are supplemented by various laboratory experiences. Students write journals and group reports, and become involved in peer-reviewed group presentations. Laboratory course. Staff.





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