Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
| Module Title |
Stellar Physics
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| Module Code |
PS311
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr. Masha Chernyakova | Office Number | N135 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
Module Aims:
To treat the physics of the stellar interior and the underlying fundamental processes and parameters.
To introduce the topics of star formation and stellar atmosphere physics.
To introduce different models developed for the explanation of the stability, dynamics and evolution of the stars.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | 2 lectures per week | | Tutorial | 6 | tutorial every second week | | Assignment Completion | 10 | oral presentation on a assigned research paper | | Independent Study | 85 | studying lecture material, solving numerical problems and doing background reading | | 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 | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
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
- Bradley W. Carroll and Dale A. Ostlie: 2007, Modern Astrophysics, second edition, AddisonWesley Publishing Company, 0201547309.7
- Carl J. Hansen and Steven D. Kawaler: 1999, Stellar Interiors: Physical Principles, Structure, and Evolution, SpringerVerlag, 038794138X
- Rudolf Kippenhahn and Alfred Weigert: 1994, Stellar Structure and Evolution, SpringerVerlag, 0387580131.7
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Other Resources
None
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