ASP4021 Astrophysics coursework B
Faculty of Science
ASP4021 Astrophysics coursework B is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ASP4021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ASP4021
No unit lists ASP4021 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Science
Overview
You will undertake studies in three selected topics in Astrophysics and related fields, which provide fundamental instruction in key aspects of modern astrophysics.
These develop your expertise in computational modelling, data analysis and the skills required to effectively communicate your findings using contemporary communication tools. The three topics are:
- General Relativity & Cosmology
- Dynamics of Exoplanets
- Stellar Astrophysics - Part 2
NB: Subject to approval by the Chief Examiner, one of the topics in ASP4021 may be replaced by a topic from PHS4021.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class testsQuiz / Test20%
- AssignmentsWritten30%
- Final assessment taskExamination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental aspects of computational modelling in astrophysics and related disciplines.
- 2
Develop skills in computational modelling that are fundamental to the study of astrophysics.
- 3
Synthesise and interpret astrophysical knowledge.
- 4
Make effective use of information and communication technology for the collection and analysis of data, the solution to problems in astrophysics and the written/oral presentation of work relevant to the area of study.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 hours per week
- Three topics each with 3-hours of lectures/workshops/tutorials;
- Three topics each with 1-hour of consultation and online discussions involving peers and staff and
- 12 hours of independent study per week
Where it fits
ASP4021 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Michael J Morgan
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Michael J Morgan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ASP4021?
ASP4021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ASP4021 offered?
In 2025, ASP4021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does ASP4021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ASP4021?
ASP4021 is part of Astrophysics.