| Unit name | Galaxies 301 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS34011 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Nick Brook |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
The award of 120 credit points of physics units at level I comprising programme in Physics, Physics with Astrophysics, a joint honours programme in Mathematics and Physics or Physics and Philosophy. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides an introduction to galaxies in their variety of forms and ages. The content of galaxies, their evolution, observed properties and distribution are also described. This course is normally a pre-requisite for the Level M PHYSM2200 Current topics in Astrophysics 422.
