| Semester 2, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 2 |
| School or Department : | School of Mathematics, Physics & Computing |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
This course forms a core coursework component for the Master of Science (Astronomy). The course provides an in-depth introduction to galactic astronomy and cosmology, and develops more general knowledge and skills in the physical sciences through the use of assignments.
This course introduces galactic and extragalactic astronomy, and cosmology. Topics covered in this course include The Milky Way Galaxy, The Nature of Galaxies, Galactic Evolution, The Structure of the Universe, Active Galaxies, Cosmology, and The Early Universe. Additional topics develop scientific and technical skills through the use of assignments.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explore key concepts in the study of the Milky Way, other galaxies, and the universe;
- Apply modern methods to evaluate quantitative problems in the study of galaxies;
- Present the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis in the study of galaxies;
- Examine the links between relevant observations and physical theory;
- Communicate scientific work relevant to research in the study of galaxies.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Key concepts in galactic astronomy & cosmology | 10.00 |
| 2. | Quantitative methods in galactic astronomy & cosmology | 10.00 |
| 3. | Presenting scientific results in galactic astronomy & cosmology | 10.00 |
| 4. | Comparing theory and observations in galactic astronomy & cosmology | 10.00 |
| 5. | Communicating the science of galactic astronomy & cosmology | 10.00 |
| 6. | The Milky Way Galaxy | 10.00 |
| 7. | The Nature of Galaxies | 10.00 |
| 8. | Galactic Evolution | 10.00 |
| 9. | The Structure of the Universe; Active Galaxies | 10.00 |
| 10. | Cosmology; The Early Universe | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Carroll, B W. & Ostlie, D A 2017, An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, 2nd edn, Cambridge 精东传媒app Press, Essex, UK.
(ISBN 978-1-108-422161.)
(ISBN 978-1-108-422161.)
Students also will require e-mail, web and UniSQ UConnect access.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Solving 1 | No | 10 | 1,2,3 |
| Problem Solving 2 | No | 40 | 1,2,3 |
| Report | No | 50 | 1,2,3,4,5 |