Unit information: Current Topics in Astrophysics 422 in 2008/09

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Unit name Current Topics in Astrophysics 422
Unit code PHYSM2200
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Professor. Dave Newbold
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Astrophysics 301

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Physics
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This unit will provide an introduction to topics in astrophysics and cosmology which are at the forefront of current research. These topics will naturally change from year to year, but will include key questions such as galaxy formation and the nature of dark energy.