Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained investigation of a chosen research topic supervised by an academic staff member.
2. Systematically identify relevant theory and observations in the chosen field, relate these to appropriate analysis methods and techniques, and draw critical conclusions.
3. Carry out observations, theoretical simulations, develop instrumentation, or utilize existing data to address a particular research question, at a standard consistent with current published research in the field.
4. Accurately document and analyse telescope observations or theoretical simulations and research findings
5. Present research findings, both orally and in written form.

Indicative Assessment

1. A written report on the research project and results (80) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
2. Oral presentation of the project and results (20) [LO 2,4,5]

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Workload

The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester per 6 units of enrolment including:

• Face-to-face component as negotiated with the supervisor
• Independent study 10 - 40 hours per week depending on the units of enrolment per semester.

Inherent Requirements

To be determined

Requisite and Incompatibility

Prescribed Texts

To be decided by student and supervisor based on topic chosen.

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