{"id":1290,"date":"2021-08-15T10:21:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T09:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/?page_id=1290"},"modified":"2022-09-05T15:01:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:01:20","slug":"module-astrophysics-planetary-physics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/module-astrophysics-planetary-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Module – Astrophysics & Planetary Physics"},"content":{"rendered":"

FHEQ Level:<\/strong> Level 6 (Third Year)
\nCredits:<\/strong> 20
\nModule Code:<\/strong> tbc
\nCourse Reference Number (CRN): <\/strong>60694
\nDelivery: <\/strong>January Start, Trimester 2 (Short Fat)<\/p>\n

Syllabus Outline<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Spectral classification of stars; The Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram
\n\u2022 Astronomical Spectroscopy
\n\u2022 Stellar spectra
\n\u2022 Stellar structure
\n\u2022 Stellar evolution
\n\u2022 Variable stars; pulsating stars; cataclysmic variable stars \u2013 novae & supernovae
\n\u2022 Element abundances in stars
\n\u2022 Galaxies
\n\u2022 Cosmology
\n\u2022 Planetary formation
\n\u2022 Planetary motion
\n\u2022 Planetary structure<\/p>\n

Assessment<\/h4>\n

Coursework: Assignment, 50%
\nWritten: Examination, 2 hours, 50%
\nMore detailed information may be found in the Assessments<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

Texts<\/h4>\n

Universe, R Freedman, R Geller and WJ Kaufmann (2019) Macmillan<\/p>\n

Planetary Sciences, I de Pater and J J Lissauer (2015) CUP<\/p>\n

Further updates and supplementary texts may be found in the University Reading Lists<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

Description<\/h4>\n

You will learn about the evolution of the universe, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies and fundamental ideas in cosmology. In the planetary physics elements you will learn about planetary formation, structure and the properties of matter under extreme conditions as found in the interior of planets. The module is taught by a combination of lectures and problem solving tutorials.<\/p>\n

Aims<\/h4>\n

1. To develop a knowledge and critical understanding in the areas of Astrophysics and Planetary Physics including the origin and limitations of the associated laws.
\n2. To develop a knowledge and critical understanding of mathematical techniques associated with Astrophysics and Planetary Physics.
\n3. To develop analytical, numerical and computer based problem solving skills in the areas of Astrophysics and Planetary Physics.<\/p>\n

Knowledge & Understanding<\/h4>\n

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the laws and their origins in the areas of Astrophysics and planetary physics.
\n2. Demonstrate competence in the specification of problems using the laws of physics applied to astrophysics and planetary physics and their analytical and numerical solution.
\n3. Demonstrate communication through written material.<\/p>\n

Learning, Teaching and Assessment<\/h4>\n

The module is taught through a combination of lectures and tutorial classes.<\/p>\n

Interactive tutorial classes will prepare students for assessments through a series of problem-solving exercises with associated formative feedback.<\/p>\n

Assignment \u2013 An extended problem-solving exercise requiring a description and justification of methodology used together with the use of analytical and computational means to provide final solutions and a critical evaluation of the solution obtained.<\/p>\n

Exam \u2013 A series of questions demonstrating an understanding of the topic together with application to straightforward problems that can be solved using analytical means.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FHEQ Level: Level 6 (Third Year) Credits: 20 Module Code: tbc Course Reference Number (CRN): 60694 Delivery: January Start, Trimester 2 (Short Fat) Syllabus Outline \u2022 Spectral classification of stars; The Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram \u2022 Astronomical Spectroscopy \u2022 Stellar spectra \u2022 Stellar structure \u2022 Stellar evolution \u2022 Variable stars; pulsating stars; cataclysmic variable stars \u2013 … Continue reading Module – Astrophysics & Planetary Physics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1290","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1290"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1290\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1873,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1290\/revisions\/1873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}