Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Repeat examination
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Description
This module focuses on the properties of high energy galactic sources, such as pulsars and X-ray binaries, and processes leading to their formation.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Tutorial | 12 | No Description | | Independent Study | 79 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 10 | oral presentation on a assigned research paper | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | % | Examination Weight | % |
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| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
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Indicative Reading List
- Malcolm S. Longair: 0, High Energy Astrophysics, 978-052175618
- Bradley W. Carroll,Dale A. Ostlie: 2007, An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, Addison-Wesley, 0805304029
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Other Resources
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