ASTR518 ASTROPHYSICAL DATA ANALYSIS
| Course Code: | 8640518 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Astrophysics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Understanding the nature and structure of astrophysical data
- Gaining proficiency in data reduction techniques
- Applying statistical methods
- Analyzing time series data
- Performing spectral analysis
- Using astronomical software libraries and databases
Course Content
Topics will cover recent and ongoing satellite missions in X-ray and Gamma-ray wavelenghts; detailed knowledge of the detectors onboard and data structure; analysis of satellite data with emphasis on spectral and timing analysis of astrophysical point sources.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to confidently acquire and apply revelant data reduction process to utilize the data taken from astrophysical observatories. Using modern computational tools and statistical techniques, the students will demonstrate the ability to handle real observational datasets to perform both time-domain and spectral analyses. Through hands-on labs, students will build experience in relevant tools and domain-specific software (e.g., Heasoft, IRAF, Astropy, XSPEC, AstroML etc. depending on the chosen telescope/mission), preparing them for research or data-intensive roles in astrophysics.