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A general descriptive introduction to modern astrophysics: the Sun and stars, the Galaxy, extragalactic systems and cosmology.
ASTR112 Astrophysics is designed to give students a general introduction to modern astronomy emphasizing the important physics. The level of the lectures is essentially descriptive with some mathematics and involves discussion of the relevant principles of physics. A background in physics and mathematics to at least year 12 level is desirable. Most students will have taken these subjects at year 13 level. Topics cover the Sun, stars, the Galaxy, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.
Peter Cottrell
John Hearnshaw
Dr William Tobin
Zeilik, Michael. , Gregory, Stephen A; Introductory astronomy & astrophysics ; 4th ed; Saunders College Pub, 1998.
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TUTORIALS: In tutorials students have the opportunity to discuss the lectures and any assumed material with which they are unfamiliar. In addition, quantitative and mathematical aspects will be reinforced through problem solving.LABORATORIES: Astronomy is an experimental science and laboratories form an essential part of the course. All sessions are held in the Astronomy Laboratory on the second floor of the Rutherford Building, except for computer learning sessions.NOTE: a satisfactory performace in laboratories is essential in order to pass the course as a whole.FIELD TRIP: There will be a day-long visit to the University's research observatory at Mt John (Lake Tekapo) on Sunday March 19.All students must demonstrate that they can communicate clearly in written and verbal English. This can be demonstrated with a satisfactory performance in the University's Academic Writing Assessment & Teaching (AWAT) Programme test.
Domestic fee $710.00
International fee $3,195.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Physics and Astronomy .