Astronomy 1G: Galactic and Cosmological Science (U03373)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : PHY-1-Ast1G

There are five modules: Introduction: the Stellar Context - The Milky Way Galaxy - The Evolution of Galaxies - The Structure of The Universe - Cosmology. Each module gives a physical grounding in its subject and together they build a full picture of our Universe.
Can be taken on its own, or supplemented (in the following year) by the companion course "Astronomy 1S: Stellar and Planetary Science" to give a fuller picture.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A physical science course to SCE H grade or equivalent is desirable.

? Prohibited combinations : Discovering Astronomy G: Galaxies and Cosmology(PHY-1-AstDG) Astronomy B Astronomy C

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Undergraduate (School of Physics), (School of Physics, Schedule Q)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	14:00	15:00	Lecture Theatre 2, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Monday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : In addition to lectures, students are expected to attend six one-hour tutorial/practical sessions M 1500 or F 1500, as arranged.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course the student should:
1) Understand the major concepts and tools used by astronomers
2) Know the well-established facts about our galactic environment
3) Understand the basic mechanisms of galactic structure and evolution
4) Know the distribution of galaxies in space and time as a key to the history of the Universe
5) Understand, at the appropriate level, the current cosmological models of our Universe.