PHY216 Galaxies (10 credits)

Year Running: 2017/2018

Credit level: F5

Pre-requisites for		PHY405 (when the module is running)
Additional Information		Restricted to students studying Astronomy and/or Physics to degree level.

Description

This Level 2 Astronomy half-module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to galaxies. It consists of six parts: (i) astronomical distance determination and galaxy classification; (ii) the properties of the main stellar and a gas components of our Milky Way galaxy, and its local environment; (iii) the properties of spiral galaxies; (iv) the properties of elliptical galaxies; (v) active galaxies; (vi) galaxy evolution. Students' presentation and research skills are developed through a 2500 word essay assignment.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	82.0
Lecture	18.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Course Work	0.0	20 %	S2
Exam	2.5	80 %	S2

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.