Course Details
Frontiers of Astronomy and Space Science
Course Code ASTR702
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 7
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Prescriptor
Examines different aspects of modern astronomy and astrophysics by surveying topics that are at the cutting edge of current research. Topics include microarcsecond astrometry, numerical and quantum cosmology, microlensing, exoplanets, active galactic nuclei and relativistic jets, X-ray and Gamma-ray astronomy, dark matter and dark energy, pulsars and magnetars, SETI, optical and radio telescopes of the future.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK1271   Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences   (BMathSc)
360.00
Prerequisites
ASTR601
  AK1302   Graduate Certificate in Mathematical Sciences   (GradCertMathSc)
60.00
  AK1301   Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences   (GradDipMathSc)
120.00
  AK3001   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science Conjoint Degrees   (BBusBSc)
510.00
  AK2040   Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)   (BSc(AdvSci)(Hons))
480.00
  DJ1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  DJ1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  DJ1041   Bachelor of Science   (BSc)
360.00
  HA1041   Bachelor of Science   (BSc)
360.00
  HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
Timetable
2025, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
ASTR702/W201  A  21-Jul-2025  20-Oct-2025  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WZ519 
    25-Jul-2025  24-Oct-2025  FRI  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  WZ601 
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