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ASTR 350 - Astronomical Techniques

ASTR 350: Astronomical Techniques (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: ASTR 201, MATH 342A, and PHYS 197. Counts toward Astronomy Minor (2026-27), Astronomy Minor (2025-26).

3 units
  • Upper Division Units
  • Major
  • 12 Upper Division Units Selected from
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Astronomical observation and optics. Data acquisition and reduction for modern astronomical instrumentation including photometry, direct imaging, and spectroscopy. Techniques for obtaining precise measurements and determining measurement uncertainties.
Prerequisites
ASTR 201, MATH 342A, and PHYS 197.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5623· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
25 of 25 seats open
Tue, Thu 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · PS 256

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