2009 Course Handbook
PHYS377: Astrophysics I
This unit provides an introduction to astrophysics. It deals with the physics of the major emission, absorption and scattering mechanisms of astronomy, the passage of waves through ionised and neutral media, stellar models and stellar spectra, and may also include discussion of several interesting astronomical objects. Students will become familiar with the UNIX computing environment and learn the use of professional astronomical data-reduction packages. They will carry out a project using data from a major observatory.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Physics staff |
| Prerequisites: | PHYS201(P) and PHYS202(P) and (PHYS270(P) or PHYS271(Cr)) |
| Corequisites: | MATH235 |
| NCCWs: | |
| Unit Designations: | Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Physics and Engineering |
Timetable Information
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