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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.

MT5850 Advanced Solar Theory

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 12 noon Monday (even weeks), Tuesday, Thursday

This module describes the magnetohydrodynamic processes at work in the solar atmosphere, using modern techniques of applied mathematics, and discusses the latest theories in relation to aspects of current research within the School.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT4510

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MT5810

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2.5 lecture (x 10 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 34

Guided independent study hours: 117

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour written examination = 100%

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

Re-assessment: 2-hour written examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor T Neukirch
Module teaching staff: Dr Thomas Neukirch
Module coordinator email tn3@st-andrews.ac.uk