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On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- describe the main properties of our solar system;
- apply basic principles of orbital mechanics;
- explain star and planet formation theories and observations;
- interpret standard astrophysics observational data and justify conclusions;
- utilise research skills, such as accessing and synthesising complex information from primary source material, including original journal articles;
- work collaboratively in a team environment;
- demonstrate improved mastery of oral and written presentation skills.
Lecture topics:
Properties of the solar system
Solar system formation theory
Orbital mechanics
Star and planet formation
Exoplanets
Laboratory topics:
Hubble Constant
Astrometry of astroids
Spectroscopic classification of stars
Hertzsprung-Russell diagram applied to open clusters
Pulsars
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Practical | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 120 |
First year core Physics modules.
Learning Recommendations:First year astronomy module - PHYC10050
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
The results of the homework will be shown during the tutorials. The students can collect their corrected assignments a few weeks after submission. The results from the lab reports are given at the following laboratory session including detailed feedback communicated directly to the student.