Extragalactic Astrophysics & Cosmology (PHYS7080)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2L 2C
Incompatible
PHYS3080 or PHYS6080
Prerequisite
PHYS1001 + PHYS2082
Restricted
Permission of Head of School
Assessment methods
Final examination, assignments
Course enquiries
Dr Holger Baumgardt (h.baumgardt@uq.edu.au)
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course examines galactic, extra-galactic, and cosmological astrophysics in detail. Topics to be covered include: the structure of the Milky Way, observational and theoretical aspects of galaxy formation and evolution, star formation rates, active galaxies and quasars, the cosmic microwave background, and the standard model of cosmology, including treatments of dark matter and dark energy.