Unit name | Stars and Planets 106 |
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Unit code | PHYS10600 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Emeritus Professor. Phillipps |
Open unit status | Open |
Pre-requisites |
A-level Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Stars and Planets consists of elements drawn from Astronomy 1 (PHYS10500) and has been designed to meet the needs of students requiring a 20 cp unit, for example in conjunction with the language unit on programmes with Study in Continental Europe. Planets, Astrophysical Concepts and Stars give a broad introduction to modern astronomy. Familiarity with A-level mathematics, including calculus, is assumed.