School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
PHY-30002 The Physics of Interstellar Medium  
Co-ordinator: Prof Nye Evans    Room: LJ2.03, Tel:33342  
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Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
Astrophysics Major (Level 3)
Astrophysics Minor (Level 3)
Physics Minor (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
Successful completion of level 2 Physics or Astrophysics
Barred Combinations
None
Description

The application of level 2 and level 3 core physics to the understanding of the interstellar medium, and the interaction of stars with their environment.
Aims
To illustrate the applications of fundamental physics to understand the nature of the interstellar medium.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the understanding of the contents of the ISM and impact of starts on the ISM [1, 2].
Carry out quantitative calculations to support the above [1, 2].
Analyze how the above is determined, observationally and by the application of basic Physics [1, 2].
Demonstrate the understanding of the interaction between different components of the ISM [1, 2].
Study hours
24 hrs - Lectures
12 hrs - Tutorials
92 hrs - Private study and directed reading (including preparation for examination)
20 hrs - Problem sheets
2 hrs - Examination
Description of Module Assessment
1: Exercise weighted 20% (min pass mark of 30)
4 PROBLEM SHEETS
Problem sheets,4 problems per sheet, consisting of quantitative calculations on the lecture material
2: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 80% (min pass mark of 30)
UNSEEN EXAM
Unseen examination; 3 questions out of 5.
Version: (1.05A) Created: 21/May/2012

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