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Major Project - Astronomy & Astrophysics
Postgraduate | SWI-AST80014 | 2020
Course information for 2020 intake
Accelerate your astronomy and astrophysics studies to the next level as you investigate a research topic of your choosing. Launch into your project on the back of established research methodologies. Create a poster summarising your astrological findings.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
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Major Project - Astronomy & Astrophysics
About this subject
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Identify the use of an aspect or application of modern astrophysics
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of a particular aspect of astronomy & astrophysics
- Develop and identify a scientific justification which includes a research plan, the project aims, objectives and expected outcomes
- Demonstrate independent research
- Design and create a comprehensive record of research methodologies and references/resources utilised
- Design and create a detailed project report of techniques used, investigations undertaken and conclusions reached
- Design and create a short poster summary of results
- Students will undertake a substantial project using astronomy and/or astrophysics techniques.
- Students must propose their own project topic, and supply the project title, the project aims and objectives, proposed method of research, and (if possible) expected outcomes, plus references if appropriate.
- If your project depends on specific resources, you must demonstrate that these resources are available to you.
- The proposed project is subject to approval by the SAO Coordinator
- Students must commence negotiations with the SAO Coordinator at least six weeks before Week 0 of the study period.
This subject aims to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the principles involved in a particular aspect or application of astronomy and/or astrophysics. They will gain practical experience, keep a comprehensive record of experimental investigations, write a detailed summary report, and communicate effectively about the outcomes of their work.
- Scientific Justification Report (20%)
- Project (60%)
- Poster (20%)
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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
- SWI-AST80006-Galaxies and their Place in the Universe
SWI-HET624 (Not currently available)
and one of
- SWI-AST80004-Exploring Stars and the Milky Way
SWI-HET603 (Not currently available)
and one of
- SWI-AST80005-Exploring the Solar System
SWI-HET602 (Not currently available)
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-HET619 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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