Unit information: Stars and Planets 106 in 2008/09

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Unit name Stars and Planets 106
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

Description including Unit Aims

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.