Stars, Galaxies & the Cosmos (PHYS1080)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
PHYS2081
Assessment methods
Assignments and examinations
Course enquiries
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Course description
A general introduction to the major concepts of, and progress in astrophysics. The course emphasises classical observations of the solar system, stars & galaxies, and the cosmos at large. It also includes discussion of broader questions concerning our place in the Universe. Topics covered include: the night sky, origin and evolution of the solar system, properties of stars & galaxies, and recent progress in cosmology.