- Course Code
- PX 1514
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr M Baptista
Pre-requisites
None.
Overview
A course of general interest providing an introduction to Astronomy and Meteorology. There will be an emphasis on the current knowledge of the solar system but the course will also look at astronomy on a larger scale. The meteorology component will discuss the atmosphere and how its dynamics are driven by the sun; special interest issues such as ozone depletion, climate change and El Nino will be highlighted.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour multiple choice exam (75%), in-course assessment (25%).
Resit: 1 two-hour multiple choice exam (75%), in-course assessment (25%).
Formative Assessment
In course assessements will also function to assess student progress.
Feedback
Marked work will be returned to the students within, at most, two weeks of submission.