Summary

76 modules found

  2. AS1001 - Astronomy and Astrophysics 1

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    11:00 am lectures 15:00 - 17:30 practical
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Class Tests = 15%, Laboratory work = 25%

    This module surveys our present state of knowledge of the orbits, surfaces and atmospheres of the planets in our solar system; the structure and evolution of the Sun and other…

  3. AS1101 - Astrophysics (Direct Entry)

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    5
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    11:00 am (approx. 3 lectures and 1 tutorial every two weeks). Total of two lab sessions, 15:00 to 17:30 pm
    Assessment
    100% Coursework

    This module provides a streamlined introduction to the science of astrophysics for students who have taken direct entry to Second level and who are planning to take level two…

  4. AS2001 - Astronomy and Astrophysics 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    11:00 lectures and lab one afternoon 15:00 - 17:30
    Assessment
    Written Examination = 60%, 2 x Class Tests = 15%, Laboratory work = 25%

    This module comprises four lecture courses which extend knowledge gained in the first level AS1001 or AS1101 module, and discusses recent developments in the subject: (i)…

  5. AS2101 - Astrophysics 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    11:00 (lectures)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 80%, 2 x Class Tests = 20%

    This module is designed to extend the knowledge gained in the first level AS1001 or AS1101 module and to prepare the way for more advanced material appearing in the honours…

  6. AS3013 - Computational Astrophysics

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    Monday and Thursday, 14:00 - 17:30
    Assessment
    Coursework (practical work, the submission of computer code and computational solutions to given problems) = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr M Dominik

    The aim of this module is to introduce students to computational methods in astrophysics. Working through concrete exercises on astrophysical problems, students will learn both…

  7. AS4010 - Extragalactic Astronomy

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    4000
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 80%, continual assessment (Computer Based Assignment) = 20%

    This module introduces the basic elements of extragalactic astronomy. This includes the morphological, structural and spectral properties of elliptical, spiral, quiescent and…

  8. AS4011 - The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 1

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    4000
    Timetable
    11:00
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 75%, Coursework = 25%
    Coordinator
    Prof K Wood

    This module introduces the physics of astrophysical plasmas, as found in stars and interstellar space, where interactions between matter and radiation play a dominant role. A…

  9. AS4012 - The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    4000
    Timetable
    12:00
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 75%, Coursework = 25%
    Coordinator
    Dr I Czekala

    This module develops the physics of stellar interiors and atmospheres from the basic equations of stellar structure introduced in AS2001/AS2101 using the radiative transfer…

  10. AS4015 - Gravitational and Accretion Physics

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    4000
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 100%

    This theoretical module is open to both physics and astrophysics students. It aims to explore the basics of gravitational dynamics and its application to systems ranging from…

  11. AS4025 - Observational Astrophysics

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    4000
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%

    This is an observational and laboratory-based module that introduces students to the hands-on practical aspects of planning observing programmes, conducting the observations and…