Astrophysics honours part 2
(
12 points,
SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL)
Leader: Dr Rosemary Mardling (School of Mathematical Sciences)
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (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%
