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Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of astronomical observations. Through this course, they will gain familiarity with many of the key techniques involved in planning observations and analysing the resulting data. This course aims to provide useful reference information in a lecture format but to reinforce practical skills with both group and individual activities.
Weekly homework assignments addressing basic skills
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
Three computing projects involving data reduction techniques, and estimation of signal-to-noise
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
One observing proposal
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 4 hours of lectures and tutorials per week - Approximately 82 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks (average 6 hours of work per week on assignments). Work Integrated Learning Projects Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course
Reading will be provided on Wattle