AS5022 - Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | School of Engineering |
Available only to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Astronomy, Graduate Diploma of Astronomy, Master of Astronomy and Doctor of Astronomy.
This subject concentrates on the physics of stars, galaxies and cosmology. Topics include the interstellar medium, stellar astrophysics, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and the evolution of stars, the dynamics of stellar systems, galaxy composition and the dynamics and evolution of galaxies. It will also concentrate on the nature of the Universe and its evolution. Topics include Black Holes, cosmology, the Big Bang, curvature, inflation, particle physics and grand unified theories.
Learning Outcomes
- introduction to advanced concepts in mathematics, chemistry, nuclear synthesis and biological processes;
- introduction to the largest scales of the Universe, and how the objects found here came into existence;
- learn how the Cosmos is studied at an advanced level;
- learn the vocabulary of science and the thinking processes of scientists;
- learn to fully utilise the Internet for learning and research;
- learn written and verbal presentation skills.
Availabilities | |
| External, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 29-Aug-2013 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Alex Hons. |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); essays (30%); assignments (30%). |
| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 28-Mar-2013 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Alex Hons. |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); essays (30%); assignments (30%). |
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