PHYS 3001 Astroinformatics
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300916
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Description Modern astronomy is strongly driven by large datasets, which require advanced computing procedures to analyse. Students will learn about the science of stars, planets and galaxies; the use of computers in science; and how to formulate and solve challenging problems in modern science using high-level computer skills. These skills are highly transferable to other occupations.
School Science
Discipline Astronomy
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Learning Outcomes
- Relate modern theories of solar system history to extrasolar planetary systems
- Analyse stellar datasets to detect and characterise exoplanets
- Analyse stellar datasets to find evidence of stellar evolution
- Analyse optical- and radio-astronomical data to create and interpret maps of the Milky Way Galaxy
- Classify external galaxies and explain the significance of their classification
- Analyse the structure of the cosmic microwave background and explain its significance
Subject Content
2. Stellar Astronomy
3. Exoplanetary Astronomy
4. Galactic Astronomy
5. Extragalactic Astronomy
6. Cosmology
7. Tools and Techniques - Imaging and Mapping
8. Tools and Techniques - Spectroscopy and Datacubes
9. Tools and Techniques - Data acquisition and Data structures
10. Tools and Techniques - Data reduction and fitting
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicals | Approx. 400 words each | 50 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Spring
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
Day
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