Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Project ASTR8001  - Details

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Offered By: Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Academic Career: Graduate Coursework
Course Subject: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Offered in: First Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2010
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 astrophysics
2. 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

 

Consent Required: Departmental consent is required to enrol in this course
Academic Contact: Geoff Bicknell