HET612 Major Project - History of Astronomy

Credit Points:
12.5

Duration & Workload:
One semester, equivalent to a 5 contact hour per week lecture course

Prerequisites:
HET607 History of Astronomy

Aims:
This unit aims to develop the student's:

• detailed knowledge and understanding of a particular aspect or period of the history of astronomy; and
• practical literature and Internet research skills, plus synthesis and communication skills.

Content:

Students will undertake a substantial literature and/or Internet research project on a particular aspect or period of the history of astronomy. A variety of suggested project topics will be made available, or students may suggest their own, subject to negotiation with the subject convenor.
Each student will work closely with a supervisor assigned to his or her project, communicating and exchanging drafts via e-mail, and, where appropriate, students will collaborate with each other via newsgroup discussions.

Teaching Method:
This unit will be presented in on-line delivery mode, with contact via newsgroup, e-mail and Internet links.

Assessment Method:
A logbook recording the student's research and progress, a project proposal, a detailed project report, plus a short summary 'poster paper' - 100% of total marks.

Textbook:
For information about the textbook, follow this link