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AS4025 Observational Astrophysics

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

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. Observations are secured at the University Observatory using various telescopes for CCD photometry of star clusters and galaxies, and for CCD spectroscopy of stars. Further sources of data may be made available from international observatories. Students gain experience in observation, data analysis, the UNIX operating system, standard astronomical software packages and modelling, and report writing.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 78

Guided independent study hours: 72

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

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

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC