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ASTR425-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies

0.1250 EFTS
20 Feb 2012 - 24 Jun 2012 		↓Other occurrences

Description

This course will give a thorough grounding in the physics of galaxies, covering galactic structure, dynamics, stellar populations, the Local Group. spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, galactic formation, galactic distribution and large-scale structure.

Pre-requisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department. RP: ASTR112, ASTR211 or ASTR212, 33 points from PHYS221-224

Restrictions

Recommended Preparation

ASTR112, ASTR211 or ASTR212, 33 points from PHYS221-224

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm Rutherford 431 20 Feb - 1 Apr,
30 Apr - 3 Jun
Friday 10:00am-11:00am Erskine 441 20 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun

Tutorials
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Thursday 10:00am-11:00am Erskine 101 20 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assignment 30%

Examination and Formal Tests

Exam Thursday 14 Jun 2012 2:30pm-5:30pm  

Fees

Domestic fee $718.00
International fee $3,350.00


For further information see Physics and Astronomy.

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