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Course	Course Title	Semester Hours	Subject
AS 102	INTRO TO MODERN ASTRONOMY	4 semester hours	AS-Astronomy
Course Description:    A basic course elaborating on topics briefly covered in AS 101 including black holes, pulsars, planetary structure, galactic structure, radio and x-ray astronomy. A major portion of the course is devoted to observing and observational techniques. Laboratory sessions cover such topics as the use of computer-controlled telescopes for visual and electronic observation, planning observations, CCD imaging and image processing techniques. Numerous nighttime observing sessions will be conducted. (NSLD) PREREQUISITE: AS 101 or consent of course instructor. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week.

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