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Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Students will undertake an individual project within one of the many cutting edge research groups in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Project areas include black hole phenomena, galactic archaeology, astronomical instrumentation, stellar and planetary astronomy, and the structure and evolution of the cosmos.
Literature review and project plan
Mid term report
A written report on the research project and results (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oral presentation of the project and results
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester per 6 units of enrolment including: - Face-to-face component as negotiated with the supervisor - Independent study 10 - 40 hours per week depending on the units of enrolment per semester. Work Integrated Learning Projects Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course Other Information Students who have already completed enrolments in ASTR8001 or AQF level 8 or 9 (honours/Masters) research projects may receive partial exemption of up to 24 units for the ASTR8010 component of the Master of Science (Advanced).
To be decided by student and supervisor based on topic chosen.