ASP4220

Astrophysics honours part 2 (12 points)

(SCI)

Leader: Dr Rosemary Mardling (School of Mathematical Sciences)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Two lecture topics chosen from the honours list of the school as approved by the coordinator and an essay based on a literature survey. Compulsory lecture topics include 'Stellar structure and pulsation' and 'Computational astrophysics'. Other topics are offered which cover a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena. The list is available at enrolment.

Assessment: Two lecture topics (a mixture of assignments and examinations): 33.3% each + essay (comprising written report and oral presentation): 33.3%