COURSE: BSC IN NATURAL SCIENCE (ASTRONOMY)

Astronomy is a complex discipline that calls for highly developed mathematical, physics and computer programming skills. This specialised degree lays a solid foundation for a career in astronomy by combining theoretical study with practical astronomy assignments in every year.

Type: undergraduate degree

Duration: 3 years part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• General introduction to astronomy


• Spherical astronomy and Kepler orbits


• Pre-calculus Mathematics


• Calculus


• Linear algebra


• Practical work


• Modern physics


• Mechanics


• Electromagnetism and heat


• Comprehension skills for science


• End-user Computing

Second year subjects:

• The structure and evolution of stars


• The structure and evolution of galaxies


• Astronomy Practical


• Calculus in higher dimensions

Third year subjects:

• Quantum physics


• Statistical physics


• Advanced Astronomy Practical


• Radiative Mechanisms


• Radiative Transfer


• Observational Techniques

Careers: astronomer.

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