MT5810
Advanced Solar Theory
2018-2019
20
10
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
The object of this module is to describe the magnetohydrodynamic processes at work in the Sun, using modern techniques of applied mathematics, and to discuss the latest theories in relation to aspects of current research within the School.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT4510
Weekly contact: 2.5 lectures (weeks 1 - 10) and 1 tutorial (weeks 2 - 11).
Scheduled learning hours: 35
Guided independent study hours: 165
As used by St Andrews: 2.5-hour Written Examination = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%