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Course description
Have you completed
Senior Astronomy and are ready to continue extending your higher order thinking skills in maths and physics? Senior Astrophysics follows on from Senior Astronomy in the same online, always available, start anytime format. Enjoy the same access to our innovative student support systems which connect you to our facilitators quickly and easily.
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. Many Senior Astrophysics students with a level of achievement above a C standard have been offered at least one scholarship at a leading Australian university. Content in Senior Astrophysics is also taught in 1st year physics courses in Australian universities. Students who have completed
Senior Astronomy and meet the prerequisites can
enrol now.
Fees
*Schools affiliated with
The Learning Place
Note that the fee is charged once only per course. The School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (TSAA) will issue invoices directly to parents, schools do not need to collect fees on behalf of TSAA. 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 astrophysics 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 astrophysics through active processes of scientific investigation and research.
Units and assessment
| Unit 10 | Fundamental Kinematics and Calculus |
| Assessment Item 1 | Two-part supervised examination |
| Unit 11 | The Birth of Stars |
| Unit 12 | The Death of Stars |
| Assessment Item 2 | Simulation and online exercises—Pulsars |
| Assessment Item 3 | Assignment questions—2 week open book |
| Unit 13 | Cosmology |
| Assessment Item 4 | Simulation and online exercises—Hubble Redshift |
| Assessment Item 5 | Project: Estimation of Dark Matter in a Spiral Galaxy |
| Assessment Item 6 | Simulation and online exercises—Large Scale Structure of the Universe |
| Unit 14 | Photometry |
| Assessment Item 7 | Simulation and online exercises—Photometry |
| Unit 15 | Advanced Solar Imaging |
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 - Completed Senior Astronomy
- Maths Methods (or equivalent
- Specialist Maths (or equivalent
- Physics
| Capable students in mathematics and science - Completed Senior Astronomy
- Maths Methods (or equivalent
- Specialist Maths (or equivalent
- Physics
|
Senior Astrophysics is recommended for Year 12 or Year 11 accelerated students who have successfully completed the Senior Astronomy course. It is desirable for students to be studying Mathematics Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Senior Physics concurrently with Senior Astrophysics.
The concepts covered in this course are primarily mathematically based and can be quite challenging. Please refer to the unit content descriptors by clicking on the link on the right.
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.