ASP4110 Astrophysics honours research project A
Faculty of Science
ASP4110 Astrophysics honours research project A is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ASP4110
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ASP4110
2 units list ASP4110 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
ASP4110 and ASP4120 together, are equivalent to ASP4100 but they enable students to study part time by allowing completion of the work over a longer time period.
You will be required to complete the first part of a research project involving original work on a topic chosen in consultation with their academic supervisor.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpins the chosen area of astrophysics research;
- 2
Synthesise and interpret their knowledge gained in their study of the underpinning research literature, hence identifying a niche topic or topics within this existing body of literature, which represents a gap in knowledge suitable for original research;
- 3
Solve a complex and outstanding problem or problems in the chosen area for original research;
- 4
Present the results of their original research in both written form as a thesis, and present their key thesis results in oral form as a final seminar;
- 5
Defend the results of their original research in an oral exam.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Bernhard Mueller
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Bernhard Mueller
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ASP4110?
ASP4110 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ASP4110?
ASP4110 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ASP4120 and ASP4210. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ASP4110 offered?
In 2021, ASP4110 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.