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On successful completion of this module a student will (1) understand the principles of astrophysical radiative processes and gas dynamics, (2) understand how fundamental areas of physics combine in different astrophysical settings, (3) solve problems in radiative processes and gas dydnamics and (4) explain select astronomical observations using the tools of theoretical astrophysics.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Total | 116 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): In-person exam, after the end of teaching and takes place in an exam hall | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Exam (Open Book): In-class, midterm, open-book exam | Week 7 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Problem sheet to be submitted through Brightspace with 2-weeks given to complete | Week 5 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Problem sheet to be submitted through Brightspace with 2-weeks given to complete | Week 8 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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