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)
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
PHYS2086	City Campus	Undergraduate	171H School of Science	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022
PHYS2159	Open Learning Australia	Non Award	171H School of Science	Internet	OUASP1UG17, OUASP3UG20

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
PHYS2163	OUA CSP	Undergraduate	171H School of Science	Internet	OUACSP2020 (All)

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

Assumed Knowledge

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

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

1. Have a basic level of knowledge in the areas of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
2. Be able to solve simple problems in the areas of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. Improve communication and problem-solving skills when working in a group
4. Be able to conduct a small research topic and communicate a written report

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Virtual labs; project and report
Weighting 14%
Assessment task addresses CLOs 1, 2 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Group Report
Weighting 8%
Assessment task addresses CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Major Written Assignment
Weighting 35%
Assessment task addresses CLOs 1 & 4

Assessment Task 4: Online Tests
Weighting 43%
Assessment task addresses CLOs 1 & 2

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.