*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).
The Sun plays a pivotal role in all aspects of life on Earth and influences it in many different ways. This unit looks in detail at energy production in the Sun and the physics of the atmosphere, the interface between space and the Earth. The Sun is considered in the context of the physics of stars. The course includes investigation of space weather and cosmic rays; auroras and their interaction with the solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field; the ionosphere; the ozone layer; climate change and measuring techniques. The physics of radiation transfer is covered in detail, including the processes of transmission, absorption, ionization, scattering and emission. Some material on remote sensing of the atmosphere and of the Earth's surface through the atmosphere will also be covered. This unit builds upon topics covered in the core first year physics units and is recommended for students intending to major in physics.
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle, P Beauty Point. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Y Hong Kong.
Special approval is required for enrolment into TNE Program units - campuses A, F, G, K, Q and Y click here for more information.
