Techniques and implementation of observational methods in astronomy/astrophysics. Sensors, digital-image processing and analysis, research projects with computer-controlled remote access telescope using a digital image sensor. Studies of variable stars, galaxy morphology, supernovae, etc.

Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25 or 115A with a minimum grade of C-.

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These majors only phys phycs
Philip Lubin
53 reviews
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BRDA 5223
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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SSMS 1303
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09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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PHYS 134L Lubin P Fall 2023 Total: 32
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ASTRO1 . 2 Months Ago

Dr. Lubin is seriously dedicated to his students. The lecture mood is extremely welcoming, and his research interests are fascinating. The negative comments are from unappreciative people; the coursework itself is nothing to complain about. A very rare experience to have an incredibly knowledgeable prof that loves students.

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PHYS4 . 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

Probably my favorite physics professor so far. He does go on long tangents during lecture but they're applicable to the material we're learning. Doesn't really derive equations very often so reading the textbook is pretty necessary if you want to do well. Exams are difficult but fair.

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PHYS4 . 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Literally one of the worst professors in UCSB. Does not even talk about physics in a physics class. It is super embarrassing to pay for this man to teach us physics. Our tuition goes to a man who talks about literally any other topic because it is interesting to him. Also encourages self studying and gives hours of homework to do. Avoid this man

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ASTRO1 . 3 Years Ago

This class was super easy, I did the work once a week. The midterm was relatively easy and the lectures are straightforward and there was no final. If you've done basic math like algebra 2 and so forth you should be fine, especially if you took a physics class.

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