Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects moodle site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• UNE-DSC-DIP-2022
• UNE-DSC-DIP-2021

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component.
• Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
• Other requirements -

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period. 
  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. 
  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next

Explore our understanding of the life and death of stars, the universe, and the big bang by studying this subject. You will examine how our view of the solar system and wider universe has changed through history, and how we acquired this knowledge. You will examine astronomical instruments and the physics behind methods of astronomical observation. You will study what we know of topics such as the physical processes underlying the formation, lifespan, evolution and death of stars and the big bang and the resulting expansion of the universe. This subject will also provide you with an account and physical explanation of exotic objects in the universe such as neutron stars, quasars, pulsars and black holes.

Assessment 1: Online Quizzes. 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 Assessment 2: Laboratory work at intensive school or essay. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Must obtain at least 45% in the Final Examination and obtain an overall passing grade. Relates to Learning Outcomes: 1-4 There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

• Assessment 1 Online Quizzes (20%)
• Assessment 2 Laboratory work/Essay (30%)
• Final Examination (50%)

Current study term: 27 Feb 22 to 27 May 22