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PHY3307 Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy

Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Mathematics, Physics & Computing
Grading basis : Graded
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Requisites

Pre-requisite: PHY1104 and PHY1911

Overview

This course forms a mandatory coursework component for the Bachelor of Science (Astronomical and Space Sciences). The course provides an in-depth investigation into the Milky Way and other galaxies, including an overview of cosmology and the early universe.

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 skills through the use of assignments. Mt Kent Observatory is also made available via remote access to students enrolled in this course, to provide an opportunity for learning practical skills used in astronomical and space sciences.

Course offers

精东传媒app period Mode Campus
Semester 2, 2022 Online
Date printed 10 February 2023