This seminar will explore one of a variety of subjects in greater depth than in introductory courses. Possible topics include stars, galaxies, the solar system, the interstellar medium, relativity and cosmology, history of astronomy, observational astronomy, and life in the universe.

This course is designed to introduce you to coding in Python within the context of scientific (specifically astrophysical) research. We will introduce the basics of the language, plotting, creating functions, writing loops, etc., and then move on to how those skills can be applied to work in the physical sciences. This will culminate in a final research project through which you will demonstrate the skills you have developed throughout this course. The ultimate goal is to provide you with the skills necessary to begin your journey into the world of coding, whether that means in research, social studies, marketing, financial services, etc.

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