Major Project: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Unit Code: HET619

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

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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.