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AST 3150 - Computational Astronomy (3)


When Offered: Spring. Even-numbered years
An introduction to the use of Python to solve a variety of problems in astronomy and astrophysics, including (but not limited to) problems in orbital dynamics, queries and cross-correlation of astronomical databases, stellar interiors and evolution, and the modeling of exoplanets, including simple climate models and the analysis of exoplanet transit light curves. No experience in programming is required for this course.
Prerequisites: PHY 1151 , AST 1002 , and MAT 1120 .