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Your search for courses · during 24FA, 25WI, 25SP · taught by rterrien · returned 5 results
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ASTR 110 Introduction to Astronomy & Lab 6 credits
An introduction to current astronomy with an emphasis on how we know what we know. Topics include the solar system; the life cycles of stars; pulsars, quasars, and black holes; and the history and future fate of the universe. No mathematics background beyond high school algebra and trigonometry is assumed.
Extra Time Required: Evening Observing
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ASTR 394 Directed Research in Astronomy 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- No Exploration
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PHYS 312 Astronomical Detection and Measurement 6 credits
A study of astronomical detection and measurement across the electromagnetic spectrum, encompassing both the underlying physical principles and their application. Building on a foundation of radiometry, optics, and measurement statistics, this course will explore the design and function of modern electromagnetic measurement systems. Possible topics include high-dispersion spectroscopy, spatial interferometry, and the analysis of sensitivity and noise in electromagnetic detection for coherent and incoherent detectors.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 with a grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 342 Contemporary Experimental Physics and Lab 6 credits
A study of experimental techniques and apparatus basic to the measurements which underlie and validate contemporary theories in physics. Topics include electrical measurements, data analysis and statistics, optical and laser techniques, particle detectors, and time coincidence techniques. Applications are made to experiments such as magnetic resonance, Mossbauer and nuclear spectroscopy and laser optics. Class time is devoted to studying the measurement techniques and considering phenomenological models of the effects observed in the laboratory. One laboratory per week.
- Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 AND PHYS 235 AND PHYS 335 or PHYS 346 with grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 342.52 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ryan Terrien 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- TAnderson Hall 035 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 342.59 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ryan Terrien 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- THAnderson Hall 035 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 400 Integrative Exercise
An extensive study of a specific topic in physics, culminating in a 60-minute presentation during winter or spring term and a 7500 word paper. Students may arrange to complete the bulk of their work during winter or spring term (Physics 400, 6 credits), or divide their effort between terms (Physics 400, winter, 3 credits; Physics 400, spring, 3 credits).
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Student is a Physics major AND has Senior Priority.