Module overview
Linked modules
Pre-requisite: PHYS1005
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Outline the relationships between dark matter, galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the Universe
- Differentiate the relevant physical processes in active galaxies
- Interpret the structural and evolutionary differences of spiral and elliptical galaxies
- Investigate the physics behind galaxy motions
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The structural, morphological, environmental, and spectral differences of galaxies.
- The differences between the spectra of stars and galaxies.
- Environment of galaxies and its connection to galaxy evolution
- Main families of high-redshift galaxies
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Develop mathematical tools for applied physics
- Formulate links between statistics and physics
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Wider reading or practice | 52 |
Lecture | 36 |
Revision | 10 |
Completion of assessment task | 16 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
Follow-up work | 18 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Web-sites of additional Lectures. Provided in class..
Module notes on Blackboards.
Textbooks
An introduction to modern astrophysics. Carroll & Ostlie.
S S Sparke & J S Gallagher (2007). Galaxies in the universe: an introduction. Cambridge University Press.
Galaxies & Galactic Structure. Elmegreen.
The Structure and Evolution of galaxies. Phillips.
Galaxy Formation and Evolution. Mo, van den Bosch, White.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final Assessment | 80% |
Continuous Assessment | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Set Task | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External