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Course description
Senior Astronomy is designed to be an online, highly flexible and highly challenging subject for students with an interest in maths and physics. Begin the course at any time of the year, and study on the holidays, weekends, or fit Senior Astronomy into any subject line. Our students have access to a range of help and support technologies that connect you to our facilitators using a live text chat, video conferencing, integrated checkpoints, Q&A forums or email. The course is recognised by the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) and students are awarded a 'Certificate of Completion' on successful completion of the course.
Several leading Australian tertiary institutions are recognising our well-established courses through their scholarship programs. Students interested in developing their higher order thinking skills can
apply now and begin studying.
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Fees
*Non QLD State school students will need to enrol as a part-time student through Atherton SHS. Courses are delivered online through QLearn, the Department of Education QLD's online learning platform.
Note that the fee is charged once only per course. The course can be studied across multiple year levels with no additional charges.
Course specification
Students will learn how to quantitatively model and apply the laws of physics to a wide range of astronomy related topics which will empower them as rational and creative thinkers, engaging them in the acquisition of knowledge and the development and understanding of the physical aspects of astronomy through active processes of scientific investigation and research.
Units and assessment
| Unit 1 | Astronomy and the Universe |
| Unit 2 | Observational Astronomy |
| Unit 3 | Eclipses |
| Unit 4 | Dynamics of the Solar System (Intro to Kinematics) |
| Assessment Item 1 | Two-part supervised examination |
| Unit 5 | Properties of Light |
| Assessment Item 2 | Simulation and online exercises—Spectral Analysis |
| Unit 6 | Rotational Mechanics |
| Assessment Item 3 | Simulation and online exercises—HR Diagrams |
| Assessment Item 4 | Two-part supervised examination—Units 5–6 |
| Unit 7 | Optics and Telescopes |
| Unit 8 | Planetology |
| Assessment Item 5 | Research activity—Comparative essay |
| Unit 9 | Solar Astronomy |
Timeframe
| Recommended timeline for completion in 1 year: |
- 70 min/lesson
-
3 lessons/week
- 40 weeks/year
- + Self-directed study
| | | |
Students can enrol at any time throughout the year.
A work-rate schedule is issued to students to assist them in keeping on-track to finish in one year.
Course prerequisites
| Highly capable students in mathematics and science | Capable students in mathematics and science - Maths Methods (or equivalent)
- Physics
| - Maths Methods (or equivalent)
- Physics
|
Senior Astronomy is recommended for Year 11 students who have achieved high grades in Year 10 mathematics (advanced) and science. It is desirable for students to be studying Mathematics Methods and Senior Physics concurrently with Senior Astronomy. The course can be delivered to talented Year 10 students as an accelerated curriculum option for mathematics and science.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will need:
- student contact details
- parent's contact details
- previous school results
- school contact details
- supervisor's contact details
- supervisor to agree to the Supervisor's Declaration (in the enrolment form, at time of submission).
Students need to have a supervisor who will read and agree to the supervisor's declaration. A supervisor is someone who we can contact for queries relating to assessment and progress. Your supervisor will have to setup and supervise your supervised assessment items.
Enrolment
Submit your
enrolment form.