ASTR 99A - Special Projects in Astronomy - Telescope Research

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    Class Size
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    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Instructor Authorization and Approved Independent Study Learning Contract
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed to give students an authentic research experience to help them make long-term career decisions. Students will learn how to operate a telescope properly, take research quality data, process it using astronomy research software, write a professional research paper or poster and present their research. Students will also learn specialized concepts and skills that can help them transfer to an astronomy internship program. Students must regularly attend telescope lab until midnight.