Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
Perhaps no sight inspires more awe than the beauty and remoteness of the stars. This course explores our understanding of astronomy from how the Universe works to the modern view of our solar system.
Physics also controls the weather we experience daily and the climate that controls how we live our lives. We will discuss the science of everything from daily weather to storm systems, and explore major scientific issues, with a specific focus on the science and politics of climate change.
More descriptive than calculation based, with introductory physical concepts, this is a suitable course for all undergraduate students.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour multiple choice exam (75%), in-course assessment (25%).
In course assessements will also function to assess student progress.
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