Unit

School Of Science

A Cosmic PerspectiveWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301247.2

Discipline: ASTRONOMY

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of Mathematics equivalent to 2-unit HSC, and experience with the use of computer software such as Excel or Word would be beneficial. Previous experience of statistics or computer programming will be an advantage but is not essential.

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.

Teaching Periods
Nothing on offer.

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About this Unit
The unit explores and challenges scientific as well as cultural perspectives on the cosmos, from its composition, expansion and the development and endings of the stars and planets, to life, its limits, evolution and mass extinctions on Earth. The unit also considers the development of consciousness, astrology vs astronomy, expanding horizons, space travel and space exploration.

Courses

3698.4	Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)	CURRENT
3699.4	Master of Information and Communications Technology	CURRENT
3735.1	Master of Data Science	CONTINUING
3735.2	Master of Data Science	CURRENT
3749.2	Master of Science	CURRENT
3776.1	Graduate Certificate in Science (Exit only)	CURRENT
3777.1	Graduate Diploma in Science (Exit only)	CURRENT
3780.1	Master of Information and Communications Technology/Master of Data Science	CURRENT
8083.2	Bachelor of Research Studies	CURRENT

Specialisations

A3037.1	Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway A - 2.5 years	CURRENT
ST3063.1	Space Science	CURRENT