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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2019-2020.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

AS5599 Astrophysics Research Project (MSc)

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on MSc Astrophysics.

The project aims to develop students' skills in searching the appropriate literature, in astrophysical theory or experimental and observational design, the evaluation and interpretation of data, and the presentation of a report. There is no specific syllabus for this module. Students taking the MSc Astrophysics degree select a project from a list of those available and are supervised by a member of the academic staff.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Registration on MSc Astrophysics. Some projects will need learning from specific modules - please contact potential supervisors.

Co-requisite(s): You must also take AS5500

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1-hour peer group sessions (x 12), 2-hour supervisions (x 12)

Scheduled learning hours: 36

Guided independent study hours: 564

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr A Weijmans
Module coordinator email amw23@st-andrews.ac.uk