ASP5002 Advanced astrophysics research project B

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

1. 1

   Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpin the chosen area of astrophysics research;

2. 2

   Synthesise and interpret the knowledge gained in the study of the underpinning research literature. This leads to the ability to identify a niche topic or topics within this existing body of literature, which represents a gap in current knowledge. This problem should be suitable for original research;

3. 3

   Solve an outstanding problem or problems in the chosen area for original research;

4. 4

   Present the results of the original research in written form as a final thesis, and also present key thesis results in oral form as a final seminar;

5. 5

   Defend the results of the original research in an oral exam.