ASP5020 · Advanced astrophysics coursework A

Overview

You will undertake advanced studies in three selected topics in astrophysics and related fields. These extend your expertise in astronomical observation, analysis and the skills required to effectively communicate your findings using contemporary communication tools. The three topics are chosen from: • High energy astrophysics • Advanced general relativity • Data analysis & Machine learning (if not taken in Year 1) Special Topics in Contemporary astrophysics NB: Subject to approval by the Chief Examiner, one of the topics in ASP5020 may be replaced by a topic from PHS5020

Areas of study: Master of Science in Astrophysics

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced astrophysics and related disciplines;
2. Demonstrate high-level skills in computation and/or astronomical observation that are essential for advanced astrophysics;
3. Synthesize and interpret advanced astrophysical knowledge;
4. Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to the solution of complex problems.

Workload

A total of 24 hours per week: • Three topics each with 3-hours of lectures/workshops/tutorials; • Three topics each with 1-hour of consultation and online discussions involving peers and staff, and • 12 hours of independent study per week

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.