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Cosmology and the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe

Postgraduate | SWI-AST80003 | 2019

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Navigate the origin and evolution of the early universe. Explore cosmic concepts and probe dark matter. Observe structure and use galactic surveys and simulations. Step back in time and consider unresolved questions. Map astronomical information.

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Cosmology and the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe

About this subject

  • Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

    1. Appraise and state a conceptual knowledge of space-time and how it has evolved, its observational and theoretical basis
    2. Explain and summarise basic cosmology concepts such as the big bang model and cosmic inflation, dark matter and dark energy, with the ability to discuss them in a non- technical way
    3. Distinguish and summarise the major unresolved questions in cosmology
    4. Appraise and explain the tools with which we probe the large-scale structure of the universe, including large galaxy surveys and supercomputer simulations in a non- technical way understandable to the wider public
    5. Use problem solving skills to explain and synthesise solutions to problems in cosmology
    6. Design and create a research project on an astronomy topic, assessing and critiquing current knowledge, using credible sources of astronomical information, data and research articles

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • SWI-HET625 (Not currently available)

Others

You should complete introductory tertiary-level mathematics and physics before commencing in this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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