ASTR 180
Astrophysics Laboratory
Description: Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. Designed for juniors/seniors in Astrophysics, Physics, or related field. Lectures cover statistical methods in astrophysics, one- and two-dimensional random processes, and numerical methods. Laboratory experiments involve radio astronomy, interferometry, narrowband solar imaging, and visual photometry. Emphasis on use of computers for automatic collection of data and for processing two-dimensional astronomical images. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Professor Larkin was one of the better professors I have had at UCLA. His lectures were very straightforward and interesting, and he gave us copies of his lecture notes which really helped supplement the material. The Labs were very hands on, and he was always helpful using the telescopes and computer programs, showing us what to do step by step and then letting us play a little. It was a challenging lab but not overly difficult, and he made it enjoyable and even fun!
Professor Larkin was one of the better professors I have had at UCLA. His lectures were very straightforward and interesting, and he gave us copies of his lecture notes which really helped supplement the material. The Labs were very hands on, and he was always helpful using the telescopes and computer programs, showing us what to do step by step and then letting us play a little. It was a challenging lab but not overly difficult, and he made it enjoyable and even fun!
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