7318 (v.5) Astronomy 101


Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
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Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Size and structure of the universe. History of astronomy and celestial co-ordinates. Tools of the astronomer - telescopes and associated instruments. Stellar evolution. Birth and death of stars. Red giants, white dwarfs, supernovae, black holes. Cosmology, Big Bang, cosmic microwave background, future of the universe. Life in the universe.
 
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Field of Education:

19900 Other Natural and Physical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area