James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

PH1002 - Astronomy: Evolution of the Universe

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Discipline of Physics (pre 2009)

Solar system formation and characteristics; stars evolution; galaxies structure and evolution; Galaxy clusters; cosmology big bang, cosmic background radiation and dark matter.

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Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect: Professor Ian Whittingham.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 13 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

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