12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
School of Physics and Astronomy
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Synopsis
ASP4210 and ASP4220 together, are equivalent to ASP4200 but
they enable students to study part time by allowing completion of the work over a longer time period.
Students are required to select three sub-units (covering advanced coursework topics) from offerings within the School of
Physics and Astronomy. These sub-units are to be selected in consultation with the student's academic supervisor. Some subunits
may be chosen from outside the School - with permission from the honours coordinator.
Students will also complete a literature review related to the research project component of their honours course.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit (and ASP4210) in the context of their selected sub-units,
students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of astrophysics and related disciplines.
- Synthesise and interpret their knowledge.
- Apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to the solution of complex problems.
- Plan, and efficiently carry out, work requirements.
- Make effective use of information and communication technology for the collection and analysis of data, the solution of problems and the presentation of their work. Students will also be able to:
- Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpins their chosen area of research in astrophysics.
Assessment
Three lecture topics (a mixture of assignments and examinations:30% each):90%
Literature review: 10%
Workload requirements
An average of 24 hours of study per week split between the three sub-units and work on the literature review.
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