Science, Engineering and Technology

KYA181

2012  KYA181  Astronomy

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KYA181 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This is an introductory unit covering the foundations of astronomy. Themes covered include: the history and development of concepts about our place in the Universe, the night sky, the measurement of cosmic distances, the life cycles of stars (dust to black holes), galaxies, the structure and evolution of the Universe (big bang to now), and the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence. The course is taught through a combination of lecture, tutorial and practical sessions. The practical sessions include daytime visits to the Mt. Pleasant Radio telescope and weather permitting a night time observing session.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hr mid-sem test, 2-hr end-of-sem exam, homeworks, practicals and short projects.

TEACHING PATTERN: 3 x 1hr lectures/tutorials, 2-hr practical class weekly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Flexible scheduling - H
Some classes will be held outside normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
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STAFF: Prof J Dickey

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