AS5003
Contemporary Astrophysics
2018-2019
15
7
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Available only to MPhys Astronomy students or a taught postgraduate programme in the School.
Planned timetable:
This module will provide an annual survey of the latest, most interesting, developments in astronomy and astrophysics at the research level. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of knowledge and expertise gained by students in their other modules to these current research topics.
Pre-requisite(s): For MyPhys: Before taking this module you must pass AS4010, AS4012, PH3061 and PH3081 For MSc: Students must have substantial astronomy knowledge and skills
Weekly contact: 3 lectures and tutorials
Scheduled learning hours: 32
Guided independent study hours: 118
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%
Re-assessment: Oral Re-assessment, capped at grade 7
Please see also the information in the School's Handbook for Honours modules available via
st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/staff_students/timetables.php. This link also gives access to timetables for the modules