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The theory and observations of modern cosmology have revolutionised our view of the universe in recent years. This unit of study explores the big picture of the expanding universe in which we live, where around 96% of its content is revealed but invisible to us! You will learn about the galaxies that are the visible signposts in the universe, the dark matter hiding within and around them, and the dark energy that must also be present to explain the distribution of mass and its motion in the universe on the largest scales. How do we know? How do we even measure distance on these scales? What does this tell us about the history of the universe and its fate? You will gain an appreciation and understanding of the methodology and techniques of modern astronomy that allow us to probe the universe across vast distances and times since the Big Bang and into the future. In doing this unit you will confront the challenging scientific and philosophical questions posed by our cosmological picture. The unit also includes opportunities for night observing sessions.
Study level | Undergraduate |
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Academic unit | Physics Academic Operations |
Credit points | 2 |
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PHYS1500 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
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Intensive May 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive October 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive October 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May 2020
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive October 2020
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May 2021
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May 2021
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Block mode | Remote |
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Intensive October 2021
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive October 2021
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Block mode | Remote |
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Intensive May 2022
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May 2022
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Block mode | Remote |
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Intensive October 2022
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive October 2022
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Block mode | Remote |
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Intensive May 2023
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May 2023
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Block mode | Remote |
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Intensive October 2023
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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