Course Title: Astronomy and Black Holes
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Astronomy and Black Holes
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
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PHYS2086 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
135H Applied Sciences |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
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PHYS2086 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
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PHYS2159 |
Open Learning Australia |
Non Award |
171H School of Science |
Internet | OUASP1UG17 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Martin Draganski
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2149
Course Coordinator Email: martin.draganski@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 14.06.02A
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Knowledge of Year 12 Mathematics is assumed.
Course Description
This course is a student elective for all programs at RMIT University. It provides an introduction to some of the key concepts in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. An understanding of stars, galaxies, black holes and the universe in general is developed. In addition, students are invited to research their own area of interest in astronomy to a depth dictated by their own ability.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course is a university elective. It contributes to any Program Learning Outcomes related to breadth of knowledge
After completing this course you will meet the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
- have a basic level of knowledge in the areas of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.
- be able to solve simple problems in the areas of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.
- Improve communication and problem-solving skills when working in a group.
- be able to conduct a small research topic and communicate a written report.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will learn by:
• attendance at lectures where the syllabus content will be introduced and student interaction with the material will be encouraged and directed (developing the knowledge capability dimension);
• participation in class discussion, where principles and concepts will be explored (developing the knowledge capability);
• undertaking set problems and exercises to develop familiarity with numerical calculations, and application of concepts to the solution of abstract problems (developing the technical and critical analysis and problem solving capabilities).
• undertaking a number of online tests, for feedback and assessment of their progress (developing the technical and critical analysis and problem solving capabilities);
• self-directed exploration of lecture material, texts, online and library resources;
• viewing demonstrations, videos or simulations of relevant physical scenarios to clarify analysis of them (developing the technical and critical analysis and problem solving capabilities);
• prepare for and undertake tests and assignments to assess their knowledge.
• participate in group work in order to solve a common task.
Total Study Hours
Teacher guided hours: 36
Learner directed hours: 84
Overview of Learning Resources
Many good references are available in the Library on the topics covered at this level. Particulars will be given out at the start of the course. You will be able to access lecture notes, course information and assorted learning materials through myRMIT
Overview of Assessment
Overview of Assessment
Note that: This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment will be through
Assessment Task 1: Virtual labs; project and report
Weighting: 14%
Assessment task addresses CLO 1,2, 4
Assessment Task 2: Group report
Weighting: 8%
Assessment task addresses CLO 1,2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 3: Major written assignment
Weighting: 35%
Assessment task addresses CLO 1, 4
Assessment Task 4: Online tests
Weighting: 43%
Assessment task addresses CLO 1, 2