AS4025
Observational Astrophysics
2017-2018
15
7
SCQF level 10
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
This is an observational and laboratory-based module that introduces students to the hands-on practical aspects of planning observing programmes, conducting the observations and reducing and analysing the data. Students use the James Gregory Telescope for CCD imaging and structural analysis of galaxies, and for CCD photometry of transiting exoplanet candidates. Further sources of data may be made available from international observatories. Observations are also secured at the University Observatory using a student-built radio telescope to observe low-frequency radio emission from the Galactic plane. Students gain experience in observation, data analysis, the UNIX operating system, standard astronomical software packages and modelling, and report writing.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must ( pass AS2001 or pass AS2101 ) and pass PH2011 and pass PH2012 and ( pass MT2001 or pass 2 modules from {MT2501, MT2503} )
Weekly contact: 2 x 3.5-hour laboratories plus supervised work in the observatory.
Scheduled learning hours: 78
Guided independent study hours: 72
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available - laboratory based
Please see also the information in the School’s Handbook for Honours modules available via https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/staff_students/timetables.php. This link also gives access to timetables for the modules.