The Artistic Universe: Data, Astronomy, and Visual Expression.

Catalog description

Interdisciplinary course blends astronomy, data analysis, and visual art to explore how scientific information is generated, interpreted, and communicated. Students work with real astronomical and Earth-science datasets using spreadsheet tools to identify trends, correlations, uncertainty, and limitations in data. The course emphasizes critical data-literacy skills essential for evaluating information encountered in professional, civic, and everyday life.