PHY-30002 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences
For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023
PHY-30002 - The Physics of Interstellar Medium
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
Successful completion of level 2 Physics or Astrophysics
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2022/23
The application of level 2 and level 3 core physics to the understanding of the interstellar medium, and the interaction of stars with their environment.
Aims
To illustrate the applications of fundamental physics to understand the nature of the interstellar medium.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the understanding of the contents of the ISM and impact of starts on the ISM [1, 2].
Carry out quantitative calculations to support the above [1, 2].
Analyze how the above is determined, observationally and by the application of basic Physics [1, 2].
Demonstrate the understanding of the interaction between different components of the ISM [1, 2].
Carry out quantitative calculations to support the above [1, 2].
Analyze how the above is determined, observationally and by the application of basic Physics [1, 2].
Demonstrate the understanding of the interaction between different components of the ISM [1, 2].
Study hours
24 hrs - Lectures
12 hrs - Tutorials
92 hrs - Private study and directed reading (including preparation for examination)
20 hrs - Problem sheets
2 hrs - Examination
12 hrs - Tutorials
92 hrs - Private study and directed reading (including preparation for examination)
20 hrs - Problem sheets
2 hrs - Examination
School Rules
None
Description of Module Assessment
4 PROBLEM SHEETS
Problem sheets,4 problems per sheet, consisting of quantitative calculations on the lecture material
2: Unseen Exam weighted 80%
UNSEEN EXAM
Unseen examination; 3 questions out of 5.