Introduction
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| Unit name | Stellar and Planetary Physics |
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| Unit code | KYA305 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
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| Available as student elective? | %asset_metadata_unit.AvailableAsElective_value^empty:No% |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Apply relevant theoretical knowledge of physical principles to the transfer of radiation through various media, including both stellar and planetary atmospheres. |
2 | Explain and apply the observational and computational methods by which data are obtained for stellar and planetary systems including their immediate environs in space and their atmospheres. |
3 | Formulate and test hypotheses regarding stellar and planetary systems through practical experimentation. |
4 | Analyse the Earth-Sun system to evaluate evidence for and against competing hypotheses in stellar and terrestrial physics, including those regarding anthropogenic influence on climate. |
5 | Explain the principles underlying the structure of stars, planetary atmospheres, and their surroundings. |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KYA212 Electromagnetism & Thermodynamics AND KMA252 Calculus and Applications 2 OR admission into a Masters of Applied Science course
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 180 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly, 5 x 600 minute practicals |
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| Assessment | ATT1 - Stellar physics mid-term test (15%) ATT2 - Planetary physics mid-term test (15%) ATT3 - Practical Activity and Report (15%) ATT4 - Weekly Problem Set Assignments (10%) ATT5 - Exam (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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