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On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- identify current open scientific questions in the fields of astronomy, cosmology and Earth science;
- relate these scientific drivers to the necessary space technology;
- summarise the data handling and communications systems needed for spacecraft operation;
- describe the operation of satellite navigation systems, such as GPS and Galileo.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 1 |
Specified Learning Activities | 26 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Total | 126 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Examination: Final exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
The students will be able to consult the results of their assignments before the exam.
Name | Role |
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Dr Barry Cardiff | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Lorraine Hanlon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Nam Tran | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |