Module overview
This module forms the final year of their Astrophysics with a Year of Research degree. The student will have completed a significant research project, ideally of publishable quality, under the guidance of a supervisor from the Astronomy Group at the University of Southampton
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Ability to prepare observing and/or research proposals
- Ability to search scientific literature and review research topics
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Ability to work with astronomical data (ground and/or space-based)
- Ability to work with standard astronomical software, for observational and/or theoretical projects
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Ability to give presentations on research topics to students, staff and the general public
- Ability to prepare publication quality reports
Syllabus
This unit entirely consists of a research-level project. The project titles and brief abstracts are made available to students around May in their third year. Students submit their preferences after studying these and after consulting with local Southampton course co-ordinator. A final allocation is made by 15 July. Students are advised to have a preliminary discussion with their local supervisors before the summer vacation to discuss any background reading or other preparation that could be carried out during the vacation.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
They will do pure research during this module
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Fieldwork | 36 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Performance | 20% |
| First Semester Report | 10% |
| Final Report | 35% |
| Seminar presentation | 15% |
| Viva | 20% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal