Learning Outcomes

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

1. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic in the context of astronomy and astrophysics;
2. Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions;
3. Engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources;
4. Appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data;
5. Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.

Work Integrated Learning

Projects

Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course.

Indicative Assessment

1. Project plan and literature review (20) [LO 1,2,3,5]
2. Final report (70) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
3. Oral Presentation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

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Workload

Approximately 130 hours (per 6 units of enrolment) of total student learning time made up of independent student research, reading and writing. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their supervisor and attend all supervisory meetings.

Inherent Requirements

To be determined

Requisite and Incompatibility

You will need to contact the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Assumed Knowledge

First or second class Honours degree in Physics or Maths

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