University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on MSc Astrophysics.

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This module will provide the basic astrophysical background and will introduce students to the research skills needed for a career in astrophysics. The module consists of a series of introductory lectures and practicals on basic astrophysical concepts, followed by a tutorial-based system to introduce the skills of astrophysical research. These skills include the critical analysis of the scientific literature; presenting research topics and results to a scientific and general audience; a basic computational competence; and undertaking novel research in areas of current astrophysical interest, potentially including science education and public outreach.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students must be registered on MSc Astrophysics.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 15 hours of lectures, 20 hours of seminars and 20 hours of tutorials

Scheduled learning hours: 55

Guided independent study hours: 245

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr A Weijmans
Module teaching staff: Dr A-M Weijmans, Prof M Jardine
Module coordinator email amw23@st-andrews.ac.uk