AS5042 - Pilot Research Project

Credit points:	06
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Mathematics, Physics & IT (pre 2009)

Available only to students enrolled in the Master of Astronomy.

This subject is the start of the research project/thesis in the Master of Astronomy degree. This is an original research project and is the second of the two research subjects in the Masters program. Topics will be in observational astronomy and astrophysics, astronomy education or quantitative astronomy history. It is expected that students will use primary research data and that the presented material will be in a form suited for their thesis and/or publication.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will learn the vocabulary of science and the thought processes of scientists;
• Students will be introduced to advanced measurement techniques;
• Students will be introduced to the way astronomical data is handled;
• Students will be introducted to the way in which the Universe is studied at an advanced level;
• Students will learn high level computing, software and instrumentation skills.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools.

Prerequisites:

AS5011 and AS5012 and AS5041

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc144410, Mr Alex Hons.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	research report (70%); essays (30%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc144410, Mr Alex Hons.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	research report (70%); essays (30%).

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