Overview
Data from the Hubble Space Telescope has been used to produce stunning images of other galaxies, highlighting their dramatic diversity. From massive spiral galaxies like the Milky Way to compact elliptical galaxies where star formation has long since ceased, observations of galaxies provide clues about the origins of the Universe … For more content click the Read More button below.
In this course, students will understand the structure and kinematics of the most well-studied galaxy, the Milky Way, and how it has developed over time, informed by a comparison to other galaxies over cosmic time. Students will also learn how modern astronomical surveys have transformed our understanding of the Universe and our Galaxy’s place in it. Topics to be covered include: structure and kinematics of the Milky Way, fundamental properties of galaxies, galactic chemical evolution, expansion of the Universe, star formation history and formation of galaxies, effects of galaxy mergers, epoch of reionisation, evidence for dark matter and dark energy, and cosmological models.
The course is intended primarily for Level 3 undergraduates taking a Physics major, for which this course is an elective, and consists of both lectures and tutorials.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: PHYS1116 and (MATH1131 or MATH1141) and (MATH1231 or MATH1241)
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Course Outline
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Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1038 |
| Domestic Students | $6330 |
| International Students | $6330 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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