AS2101
Astrophysics 2
2017-2018
15
7
SCQF level 8
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 8
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Normally available only to those who took “direct entry” to second year
Planned timetable:
This module is designed to extend the knowledge gained in the first level AS1001 or AS1101 module and to prepare the way for more advanced material appearing in the honours astrophysics modules. The module has three basic components dealing with the physics of stellar structure and evolution, the components and dynamics of galaxies, and exoplanetary science - theoretical and observational studies of planetary systems beyond our own . The module is based on the physical principles and mathematical techniques acquired earlier, and applied to the astrophysical concepts covered in AS1001 or AS1101.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must ( pass AS1001 or pass AS1101 ) and pass MT1002 and pass PH2011
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take AS2001
Weekly contact: 3/4 lectures and 1 tutorial.
Scheduled learning hours: 50
Guided independent study hours: 100
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 80%, 2 x Class Tests = 20%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%
Please see also the information in the School’s Handbook for First and Second Level modules available via https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/staff_students/timetables.php. This link also gives access to timetables for such modules.