ASP2062 · Monash University
Introduction to astrophysics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
An introduction to contemporary astrophysics, with a focus on the range of physical processes which shape the universe and the objects within. You will study the generation, propagation and absorption of radiation; star and planet formation; celestial mechanics; accretion disks; interiors of stars and nucleosynthesis; post main sequence evolution; compact objects and black holes; the Milky Way; galaxies and cosmology. Laboratory work will include analytic and computer-based exercises, involving research-grade data and numerical codes.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| In-semester tests | Quiz / Test | 15% |
| Workshops | Exercise | 35% |
| Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 50% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |