PHY406 Introduction to Cosmology (10 credits)

Year Running: 2017/2018

Credit level: F7

Pre-requisites		PHY104 PHY111
		Minimum of 20 credits from PHY213, PHY229, PHY232, PHY305, PHY320
Pre Uni Qualification		A-level Physics and Mathematics or equivalent.

Description

The module will cover advanced astrophysics topics involving observations and theory of star and planet formation, plus the evolution of low, intermediate and high mass single stars, close binary evolution including their end states (white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes), supernovae and gamma ray bursts.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	74.0
Lecture	18.0
Problem Solving	8.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Course Work	0.0	15 %	S2
Exam	2.0	70 %	S2
Other	2.0	15 %	S2

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