Undergraduate Course: Astronomy 1G: Galactic and Cosmological Science (PHYS08028)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Physics and Astronomy |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
There are five modules: Introduction: the Stellar Context - The Milky Way Galaxy - The Evolution of Galaxies - The Structure of The Universe - Cosmology. Each module gives a physical grounding in its subject and together they build a full picture of our Universe.
Can be taken on its own, or supplemented (in the following year) by the companion course "Astronomy 1S: Stellar and Planetary Science" to give a fuller picture.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student should:
1) Understand the major concepts and tools used by astronomers
2) Know the well-established facts about our galactic environment
3) Understand the basic mechanisms of galactic structure and evolution
4) Know the distribution of galaxies in space and time as a key to the history of the Universe
5) Understand, at the appropriate level, the current cosmological models of our Universe.
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Assessment Information
| 1 coursework exercise 16.7%, Tutorial exercises 16.7%, Degree Examination, 66.6% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Ast1G |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Ken Rice
Tel: (0131) 668 8384
Email: wkmr@roe.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Paula Wilkie
Tel: (0131) 668 8403
Email: paw@roe.ac.uk |
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