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modules are 20 national credits and are at second year university level and
therefore all of these require previous successful study of specified Level
1 modules as listed in the syllabus. All the modules can be studied as part of the Diploma of Higher Education in Astronomy and three pairs are also available as Advanced Certificates: |
| Factsheets | Level 2 Modules | |
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University Advanced
Certificate in Astrophysics of the Sun and Stars |
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| Solar Astrophysics | ||
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...provides a broad introduction to Solar Astrophysics, involving a mixture
of theoretical and observational approaches to demonstrate and explain the
various solar phenomena. Its approach is quantitative without taking a
highly mathematical approach. [factsheet][syllabus] [textbook] |
can be studied as part of:
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| Solar-Stellar Connection | ||
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...builds
upon stellar astronomy and astrophysics covered in AA1051 or equivalent, and
links the level-2 study of solar astrophysics (AA2055) to a range of stellar
phenomena and topics in stellar astrophysics. The emphasis throughout this
module is on taking the detailed case study of the Sun and setting it in the
wider context of solar-like and other stars, showing their similarities and
differences. Its approach is quantitative without taking a highly
mathematical approach. [factsheet][syllabus ] |
can be studied as part of:
Next runs: October 2009 |
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The Milky Way |
can be studied as part of:
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| ...provides a knowledge base to enable students to develop a broad understanding of our galaxy - The Milky Way. It includes the overall structure of the Galaxy in which we live and an overview of many of the processes that are responsible for shaping its content and guiding its evolution over time. [factsheet] [syllabus] [textbook] | ||
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Galaxies beyond the Milky Way |
can be studied as part of:
Next runs: October 2008 |
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...builds on the knowledge introduced in the first module (The Milky Way). It includes the
following topics: the local universe, the local group of galaxies,
clustering of galaxies, evolution and challenges for the future. [factsheet] [syllabus] [textbook] |
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Ultraviolet, optical and infrared Astronomy |
can be studied as part of:
Next runs: October 2009 |
| ..consists of two interleaved
components. Subject material studied by distance learning including
Techniques: astronomical observations, the Earth's atmosphere, telescopes,
photometry, introduction to detectors including CCD imaging. The second
component includes practical aspects of photometry and CCD imaging which are
undertaken during a weekend course at Alston Observatory during the first
half of the course. [factsheet] [syllabus] [textbook] |
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Exploring the Solar System |
can be studied as part of:
Next runs: After 2009 |
| ...presents an up-to-date view of the Solar System, supported by results from recent space research. It starts with an overview of space exploration, including the motivation and technology required for past, present and future missions. Then the focus moves to various solid and gaseous bodies in the Solar System. Comparisons are made with the emphasis upon how physical processes affect the different planetary environments. [factsheet] [syllabus] [textbook] | ||
| Diploma of Higher Education in Astronomy | Apply Now | |
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The Diploma of Higher Education is a twelve module course (12 x 20 national credits), equivalent to the full-time student workload in the first two years of a university degree programme. All our level 1 and level 2 modules (or the equivalent modules from our partners by the accreditation of prior learning) may contribute towards the Dip HE in Astronomy. [factsheet] |
Consult the Module Availability chart to see which level 1 and 2 modules are available this October and in future years. |