| Title: |
M123, Astronomy |
| Institution: |
Murdoch University, Australia |
Level: |
Certificate, degree. |
Description: |
| This course aims to give students some observing experience and an understanding of the astronomical universe. It includes a discussion of observational methods, the history and development of astronomy, the solar system including planetary environments, comets and asteroids, stellar evolution, solar astronomy, galaxies and cosmology. Pratical work includes observation sessions and laboratory experiments on telescopes and optics. Assessment is based on a test, laboratory reports, observing session reports and final examination. Prerequisite: TEE Mathematics. Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Certificate in Mathematics, Science and Technology. |
Languages: |
English |
Media and methods employed:
Face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials, audio cassettes, video cassettes. |
| Specially written materials, including guides for self-paced study, supported where possible and where appropriate by audio and video cassette tapes, special audio-visual equipment, face-to-face tutoring, telephone tutoring. |
Administrative information: |
| This is a 1 semester course (15 weeks). Between 10-14 hours of study per week is required. It is a 3 point course. Murdoch University is a member of WADEC (the Western Australian Distance Education Consortium). Copyright in all external mode course materials is held by Murdoch University and enquiries regarding access to, or purchase of, materials should be addressed in the first instance to the Director of External Studies, Murdoch University.
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Classification: |
070405 ASTRONOMY |
| Date: |
21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar
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