| Short Description: | Observational Astronomy |
| Units : | 2 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 010303 - Astronomy |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Other requisites
Students must be enrolled in the course via USQ Professional Development or via the MSCN.
Students who have enrolled in or completed PHY2204 cannot enrol in this course.
Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to UConnect for this course.
Synopsis
This course introduces the science, techniques and technology of observational astronomy. Topics include astronomical observing, astrometry, photometry, spectroscopy, telescopes, optics, detectors and data analysis. Additional topics develop technical skills through the use of assignments.
Course offers
| Semester | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2020 | Online |