PHY1022 | Introduction to Astrophysics | 2016-17 |
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Dr S.P. Matt | ||
Delivery Weeks: | T1:01-05,07-12 | |
Level: | 4 (NQF) | |
Credits: | 15 NICATS / 7.5 ECTS | |
Enrolment: | 145 students (approx) |
This module will introduce students to the theories of quantum mechanics and special relativity and show how they are used to explain to a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena. Students will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the key ideas and language used by modern astronomers to describe and explain the observed Universe.
This module pre-dates the current template; refer to the description above and the following ILO sections.
A student who has passed this module should be able to:
Description | Study time | KIS type |
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22×1-hour lectures | 22 hours | SLT |
5×6-hour self-study packages | 30 hours | GIS |
7×2-hour problems sets | 14 hours | GIS |
Problems class support | 9 hours | SLT |
Tutorial support | 3 hours | SLT |
Reading, private study and revision | 72 hours | GIS |
Weight | Form | Size | When | ILOS assessed | Feedback |
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0% | Exercises set by tutor | 3×1-hour sets (typical) | Scheduled by tutor | 1-7 | Discussion in tutorials |
0% | Guided self-study | 5×6-hour packages | Fortnightly | 1-7 | Discussion in tutorials |
10% | 7 × Problems Sets | 2 hours per set | Weekly | 1-7 | Marked in problems class, then discussed in tutorials |
15% | Mid-term Test 1 | 30 minutes | Weeks T1:04 | 1-7 | Marked, then discussed in tutorials |
15% | Mid-term Test 2 | 30 minutes | Weeks T1:09 | 1-7 | Marked, then discussed in tutorials |
60% | Final Examination | 120 minutes | January | 1-7 | Mark via MyExeter, collective feedback via ELE and solutions. |
The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that students are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Instructor(s).
Core text:
Supplementary texts:
ELE:
Pre-requisite Modules | none |
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Co-requisite Modules | none |
Re-assessment is not available except when required by referral or deferral.
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Time scale for re-assessment |
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Whole module | Written examination (100%) | 1-7 | August/September assessment period |
Notes: See Physics Assessment Conventions.
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Availability | unrestricted |
Distance learning | NO |
Keywords | Physics; Energy; Matter; Motion; Particle; Planets; Quantum mechanics; Stars; Structure; Universe. |
Created | 01-Oct-10 |
Revised | N/A |