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AstrophysicsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300511.1

Discipline: PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

Student Contribution Band: NP

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
First year University level maths and science.

Equivalent Units
14279 Astronomy 2A: Astrophysics of Stars and Planets

About this Unit
Planetary sciences and celestial mechanics are used to explore the planetary system and the radiation transfer theory is used to study the structures of stars and the way in which they come into existence, evolve and die.