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Astronomy Spring
Course
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2nd
Session 2004
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Contact : |
Dr. Carey Freeth - Physics
University of Wollongong Ph 4221 4798 Fax 4221 3519
Email:
carey@uow.edu.au
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Observing
sunspots |
Mopra
radio telescope |
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Coona observatory
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Astronomy
- Concepts of the Universe (2nd Session 2004)
This 6 credit point subject
will lead you to an understanding and appreciation
of the Universe. Astronomy and Astrophysics is an
observationally driven science. The ever changing
relationship between observations and their interpretation
is stressed throughout the course. There have been
clear periods when observational astronomy has driven
theoretical astronomy and others where the roles
have been reversed.
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At the
end of the course you should be able to :
describe
the tools and techniques used by Astronomers
and Astrophysicists .
describe
the major astronomical sources observed in the
Universe
discuss
the observed distribution of these sources in
the Universe.
demonstrate
an understanding of the historical background
to astronomical observations.
present
physical explanations for the appearance and
behaviour of astronomical sources.
explain
how astronomical objects evolve from formation
to death.
The emphasis throughout is an understanding
of the concepts behind the astrophysics and in
your ability to develop them in explaining new
observational phenomena.
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No
previous knowledge of the subject or of either
Physics or Mathematics is assumed. The emphasis
throughout is an understanding of the concepts
behind the astrophysics and in your ability to
develop them in explaining new observational
phenomena.
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The
Program
Over the Spring Session a mix of lecture/seminars,
tutorials, computer based and observational practical
work will take place. Some evenings will be set aside
for observation.
Lectures will be interspersed with
videos and demonstrations. Practicals will be governed
by weather and the relevance of the topic under discussion.
Videos clips selected to be most applicable to the
topics dealt with in the course will be used extensively.
Students are encouraged to access
WWW sites throughout the course for current information
on space missions and breaking news items.
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Lecture
Times:
Lecture: Thu. 2:30
to 4:30 pm Rm 19.1002
Lab: 6:30 to 8:30
pm Rm 17.105
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For
further information please go to: Undergrad.
calendar
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To
enrol; this subject is in the
general schedule and you can enrol at: SOLS |
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