ASTR-3800 (3) Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis and Computing

Introduces scientific data analysis from a practical perspective. Covers statistical analysis, model fitting, error analysis, theoretical compliance and image analysis with examples from space-based and ground-based astronomy. Introduces application programming in Python. Elective for APS major. Requisites: Requires prereq or coreq of MATH 2300 or APPM 1360 and ASTR 1010 or 1000 or 1030 and ASTR 1200 or 1020 or 1040 and PHYS 1010 or 1110 or 2010 and PHYS 1020 or 1120 or 2020 (all minimum grade C-).