PHYS 782Fundamentals of Astrophysics II: Observational Techniques and Data Analysis
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Science
- Subject
- Physics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Astronomical observations, including telescopes and instrumentation, data processing and calibration, photometry, astrometry and spectroscopy. Measurement of luminosity functions, spectral energy distributions and other fundamental astrophysical quantities. Data analysis techniques: statistical modelling, hypothesis testing, Bayesian analysis, selection effects, correlations, archives and databases.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
Leads to
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Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 8107 | 18 / 30 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
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