ASP1010 · Monash University
Earth to cosmos: Introductory astronomy
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
This unit focuses on concepts that will allow you to gain understanding of key astrophysical phenomena. The topics covered include the night sky, the historical development of astronomical knowledge, our solar system, comets and asteroids, the sun, exoplanets, other stars, stellar remnants such as black holes, the Milky Way, other galaxies, quasars, dark matter, and cosmology in general.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| In-semester activities, quizzes and tests | Quiz / Test | 60% |
| Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 40% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |
| Clayton | Esp-ec |