PHYSICS 1002 - Astronomy I
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | 4120 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 7 hours per week |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Incompatible: | PHYSICS 1007 |
| Assessment: | Exam, practical work, In-Semester tests & essay |
| Syllabus: |
This course aims to present a survey of astronomical science, including highlights of modern exploration and the open questions in astronomy. Topics include the formation and characteristics of the Solar System, including the planets and minor members of the system; Telescopes; the Sun; the birth, life and death of stars; galaxies and dark matter; active galaxies and quasars; Big Bang cosmology. There are no formal prerequisites for the course, though mathematical literacy at year 10 level is assumed. |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| 4120 | Mon 09/08/2021 | Wed 18/08/2021 | Fri 17/09/2021 | Fri 29/10/2021 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 20408 | WR01 | 70 | 31 | 3 Aug - 14 Sep | Tuesday | 12pm - 1pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room |
| 5 Oct - 26 Oct | Tuesday | 12pm - 1pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room | Note: OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE STUDENTS are able to enrol in this course and study remotely, however alternative practical activities will need to be completed in consultation with the Course Coordinator. | |||
| 20573 | WR02 | 70 | 27 | 4 Aug - 15 Sep | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 1062, Teaching Room |
| 6 Oct - 27 Oct | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 1062, Teaching Room | Note: This workshop is suitable for all students including those offshore or interstate. | |||
| Related Class: Computer Exercise | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 20777 | CO01 | 40 | 23 | 2 Aug - 2 Aug | Monday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite |
| 30 Aug - 30 Aug | Monday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 18 Oct - 18 Oct | Monday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 20778 | CO02 | 40 | 13 | 3 Aug - 3 Aug | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite |
| 31 Aug - 31 Aug | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 19 Oct - 19 Oct | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 20779 | CO03 | 40 | 25 | 4 Aug - 4 Aug | Wednesday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite |
| 1 Sep - 1 Sep | Wednesday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 20 Oct - 20 Oct | Wednesday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 20780 | CO04 | 40 | 27 | 5 Aug - 5 Aug | Thursday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite |
| 2 Sep - 2 Sep | Thursday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 21 Oct - 21 Oct | Thursday | 6pm - 9pm | Mawson, G12, Computer Suite | ||||
| 20781 | CO05 | 40 | 30 | 6 Aug - 6 Aug | Friday | 6pm - 9pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 3 Sep - 3 Sep | Friday | 6pm - 9pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| 22 Oct - 22 Oct | Friday | 6pm - 9pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| Related Class: Practical | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21338 | PR03 | 30 | 1 | 18 Aug - 18 Aug | Wednesday | 6pm - 7:30pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
| 21339 | PR02 | 30 | 22 | 17 Aug - 17 Aug | Tuesday | 7:30pm - 9pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
| 21342 | PR04 | 30 | 12 | 18 Aug - 18 Aug | Wednesday | 7:30pm - 9pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
| 22585 | PR01 | 30 | 3 | 17 Aug - 17 Aug | Tuesday | 6pm - 7:30pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
| Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 20278 | LE01 | 200 | 118 | 27 Jul - 14 Sep | Tuesday | 10am - 11am | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
| 28 Jul - 28 Jul | Wednesday | 11am - 12pm | Barr Smith South, 3029, Flentje Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 29 Jul - 16 Sep | Thursday | 10am - 11am | Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 4 Aug - 4 Aug | Wednesday | 11am - 12pm | Barr Smith South, 3022, Polygon Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 11 Aug - 15 Sep | Wednesday | 11am - 12pm | Barr Smith South, 3029, Flentje Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 5 Oct - 26 Oct | Tuesday | 10am - 11am | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 6 Oct - 27 Oct | Wednesday | 11am - 12pm | Barr Smith South, 3029, Flentje Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 7 Oct - 28 Oct | Thursday | 10am - 11am | Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Automatic Enrolment Class: Fieldwork | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 22584 | FL01 | 125 | 43 | 9 Aug - 9 Aug | Monday | 6pm - 10pm | External, External, Off Campus |
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