ASTR8001 Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Project
| Offered By | Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, First Semester, 2012, and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value Range | 3 units to 24 units |
| Course Description |
A selection of research projects from within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) will be on offer. Students will undertake an individual project within one of the many cutting edge research groups in the Research School. Project areas range from planetary science to cosmology, instrumentation to theory. More detail is available from http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/education/honours/projects.php |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic in the context of astronomy and astrophysics2. systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions 3. engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources 4. appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data 5. communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally |
| Indicative Assessment | Assessment is negotiated with the student but usually involves a research project report. |
| Areas of Interest | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Eligibility | Bachelor degree; Science degree or Bachelor of Education with science teaching experience. |
| Recommended Courses |
First or second class Honours degree in Physics or Maths
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| Consent Required | Departmental consent is required to enrol in this course |
| Academic Contact | Geoff Bicknell |
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