UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

ASP4200 Astrophysics honours coursework

Faculty of Science

ASP4200 Astrophysics honours coursework is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
24
Offered in 2020
Semester 2, Full year
Clayton

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ASP4200

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ASP4200

1 unit list ASP4200 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

COREQUISITE: ASP4100 and enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Astrophysics

PROHIBITION: ASP4210, ASP4220

Overview

ASP4200 is a level four unit in the Honours Program of the Bachelor of Science course. The unit comprises six approved lecture topics which students can choose from those offered in the Honours Handbook of the School of Physics and Astronomy. These provide advanced instruction in Astrophysics and related fields, and support for those wishing to develop a career in research.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semester to First semesterClaytonOn campus
Full yearClaytonOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate an advanced understanding of astrophysics and related disciplines.

  2. 2

    Synthesize and interpret their knowledge.

  3. 3

    Apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to the solution of complex problems.

  4. 4

    Plan, and efficiently carry out, work requirements.

  5. 5

    Make effective use of information and communication technology for the collection and analysis of data, the solution of problems and the presentation of their work. 

  6. 6

    Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpins their chosen area of research in astrophysics.

Workload and teaching

Approximately 8-10 hours and lectures and practice classes per week for 24 weeks (two semesters).

Where it fits

ASP4200 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Bernhard Mueller
Chief Examiners
Dr Bernhard Mueller

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ASP4200?

ASP4200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ASP4200?

ASP4200 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ASP4100.

When is ASP4200 offered?

In 2020, ASP4200 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.

Which majors and minors include ASP4200?

ASP4200 is part of Astrophysics.

More details

Credit points
24
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Physics and Astronomy
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.500
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available