Introduction to observational astronomy, with a multi-day field trip to Lick Observatory. Students learn the fundamentals of: (1) planning and executing observational projects; (2) manipulating and interpreting raw astronomical data with standard tools and algorithms; (3) presenting their observations in a standard written format that is appropriate for publication; and (4) observatory operations and career-paths. Enrollment is restricted to astronomy graduate students. Non-astronomy graduate students may petition the instructor for enrollment approval.
2 terms
University of California, Santa Cruz
ASTR 257 at UCSC: average GPA 3.70 across 21 students. Grade distribution by term. Introduction to observational astronomy, with a multi-day field trip to Lick…
Average GPA: 3.70
Grade distribution records: 21 students across 2 terms.
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 13 | 61.9% |
| A- | 3 | 14.3% |
| B+ | 2 | 9.5% |
| B | 2 | 9.5% |
| C | 1 | 4.8% |
Based on 21 student grade records across 2 terms and 1 professor.
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