ASTY221 Introduction to Astronomy
Updated: 07 May 2007| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
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| Online level | Level A- Internet access required | ||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 24 cp | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | None | ||||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Jim Buick (jbuick@une.edu.au) | ||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit describes our present understanding of the universe and how this knowledge has been obtained. Topics covered in the unit include an historical perspective of the changing view of the universe, the solar system, astronomical instruments, the expanding universe and the big bang, the evolution of stars and a description of exotic objects in the universe such as neutron stars, quasars, pulsars and black holes. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |