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Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course covers the fundamentals of the use of computing in theoretical and observational astrophysics research. Students will acquire the skills necessary to write computer programs to handle and process astronomical data. They will learn techniques to model astronomical processes and solve numerical problems related to them, including fundamental tools of numerical analysis such as numerical solution of differential equations and Fourier analysis. They will learn to use a range of statistical and machine learning tools to analyse astronomical data and draw inferences from it.
4 x programming assignments
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 hours of lectures (1x2 hour lecture plus 1x1 hour lecture) and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week - Approximately 82 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks (average 6 hours per week on assignments). Work Integrated Learning Projects Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course
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