Gravitate towards galaxies and reveal the theory of dark matter. Chart the universe in depth and navigate structures from dwarf stars to voids. Discover the gravity of galactic clusters. Unearth how first galaxies are formed, evolve and change.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100%
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Prior study
Not required
Start dates
28 Aug 2023
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Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
Identify the “big questions” in galactic and extragalactic astronomy, and recognise the current state of our knowledge on these questions
Explain and summarise the concepts of galaxy formation and evolution
Distinguish the way galaxies are classified and differentiate the approaches used to discover their properties
Appraise and state the basic principles and concepts about our and other galaxies, their properties and their constituents in a non-technical way understandable to the wider public
Use problem solving skills to explain and synthesise solutions to problems in galactic and extragalactic astronomy
Design and create an essay on an astronomy topic, assessing and critiquing current knowledge, using credible sources of astronomical information and research articles
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent: