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Title: M320, Astrophysics
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Degree, postgraduate, diploma.

Description:
In astrophysics we use our knowledge from the whole spectrum of physics - from classical mechanics to describe the motion of celestial bodies to the latest theories of elementary particles and forces to describe the beginnings of the university. This course is designed to give the student a general quantitative understanding of the subject. On completion of this course the student will be able to follow recent developments in the field.

Topics covered include: stellar structure and evolution, collapsed objects, galaxies and cosmology.

Assessment is by assignments, literature project and final
examination.

Prerequisites: M211 Quantum Theory. M314 Nuclear and Particle Physics and M123 Astronomy are strongly recommended.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics.


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). 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.

Classification:
070430 PHYSICS
070405 ASTRONOMY

Date: 21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar

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