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PHY8004 Stellar Astronomy

Semester 2, 2023 Online
Units : 2
School or Department : School of Mathematics, Physics & Computing
Grading basis : Graded
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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 stellar astronomy, and develops more general knowledge and skills in the physical sciences through the use of assignments.

This course introduces stellar astronomy. Topics covered in this course include Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters, The Classification of Stellar Spectra, Stellar Atmospheres. The Interiors of Stars, The Sun, The Process of Star Formation, Post-Main-Sequence Stellar Evolution, Stellar Pulsation, Supernovae, The Degenerate Remnants of Stars, Black Holes, and Close Binary Star Systems. Additional topics develop scientific skills through the use of assignments.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Introduce key concepts in stellar astronomy;
  2. Apply modern methods to evaluate relevant quantitative problems in stellar astronomy;
  3. Present the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis in stellar astronomy;
  4. Discuss links between stellar observations and physical theory;
  5. Communicate scientific work relevant to research in stellar astronomy.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Key concepts in stellar astronomy 10.00
2. Quantitative methods in stellar astronomy 10.00
3. Presenting scientific results in stellar astronomy 10.00
4. Comparing theory and observations in stellar astronomy 10.00
5. Communicating the science of astrophysics 10.00
6. Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters; The Classification of Stellar Spectra 10.00
7. Stellar Atmospheres; The Interiors of Stars 10.00
8. The Sun; The Process of Star Formation 10.00
9. Post-Main Sequence Stellar Evolution; Stellar Pulsation 10.00
10. Supernovae; The Degenerate Remnants of Stars; Black Holes 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, UK.
(ISBN 978-1-108-42216.)
Students also will require e-mail, web and UniSQ UConnect access.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment		 Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Problem Solving 1 No 10 1,2,3
Assignments Written Problem Solving 2 No 40 1,2,3
Assignments Written Report No 50 1,2,3,4,5
Date printed 9 February 2024