One semester

Equivalent to 60 hours

Hawthorn

HET602 Exploring the Solar System, HET603 Exploring Stars and the Milky Way and HET624 Galaxies and their Place in the Universe or equivalent

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) and Master of Science (Astronomy)

Aims & Objectives:

• knowledge and understanding of the principles involved in a particular aspect or application of astronomy and/or astrophysics;
• practical experience in the techniques involved in astronomy and/or astrophysics; and
• ability to keep a comprehensive record of experimental investigations, to write a detailed summary report of techniques used and investigations undertaken, and to communicate effectively about the outcomes of their work.
  
  

• demonstrate detailed knowledge of a particular aspect of astronomy & astrophysics;
• write a project proposal which includes a research plan, the project aims, objectives and expected outcomes;
• undertake independent research;
• keep a comprehensive record of research methodologies and references/resources utilised;
• write a detailed and summary report of techniques used, investigations undertaken and conclusions reached in the project; and
• synthesis the research results in a short poster summary.
  

Teaching Methods:

Online delivery mode, contact via newsgroups & email

Assessment:

An electronic logbook (compulsory but not graded), project proposal, detailed project report, short summary poster paper 

Content:

Students will undertake a substantial project using astronomy and/or astrophysics techniques. Students must propose their own project topic, which is subject to approval by the Program Coordinator. Each student will work closely with a supervisor assigned to their project, communicating and exchanging drafts via e-mail.

Reading Materials:

As appropriate for the research topic.