AST 911

Numerical Techniques in Astronomy
Spring Semester, odd-numbered years
2 credits (2 hrs lecture/recitation/discussion, 0 hrs lab)
When offered as a half-semester course: (4 hrs lecture/recitation/discussion, 0 hrs lab)
Prerequisites:
Numerical solutions to key problems in astronomy and astrophysics. N-body gravitational calculations, hydrodynamics in astronomy, radiative transfer, and techniques for large datasets.
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