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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

TaskTypeWeight
In-semester activities, quizzes and testsQuiz / Test60%
Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination40%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn-campus
ClaytonEsp-ec