Stellar and Planetary Physics (F3244)
Stellar and Planetary Physics
Module F3244
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module gives an introduction to the physics of stars and planets. The stellar section covers the process of star formation, stellar evolution, and stellar populations. The planetary section covers the structure of planets, habitability, planetary atmospheres, and habitable planets.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and critically evaluate the principal observational properties of stars and planets.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how these observations inform our physical understanding of these systems.
Apply physical laws to make calculations to determine the physical properties of the systems from the observations.
Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the formation processes of stars and planets.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Average of best 2 coursework marks. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 8 | |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Stephen Wilkins
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Kathy Romer
Convenor
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