HET615 Major Project - Oservational Astronomy
Credit Points:12.5 Duration & Workload:
One semester, equivalent to a 5 contact hour per week lecture course Prerequisites:
HET609 Astrophotography and CCD Imaging, introductory tertiary-level mathematics & physics (or equivalent) Aims:
This unit will aim to develop the student's:
- detailed knowledge and understanding the principles involved in a particular aspect or application of astrophotography and/or CCD imaging;
- practical experience in the techniques involved in astrophotography and/or CCD imaging; and
- ability to keep a comprehensive record of experimental investigations, to write a detailed summary report of techniques used and investigations undertaken, and to communicate effectively about the outcomes of their work.
Students will undertake a substantial practical amateur observing projects using astrophotography and/or CCD imaging techniques. 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 their 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:
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