Astrophysics MSc
Stellar Structure and Evolution ASTRO4011
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Physics and Astronomy
- Credits: 15
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 + 2 (Alternate Years)
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
To provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles and applications of Stellar Structure & Evolution, and their relevance to current developments in astronomy.
Timetable
27 lectures, on Mondays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 2pm
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
See the appropriate programme specification for details of co-requisite courses.
Assessment
Examination
Main Assessment In: April/May
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? Not applicable
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
To provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles and applications of Stellar Structure and Evolution, and their relevance to current developments in astronomy.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
Students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and broad understanding of Stellar Structure and Evolution. They should be able to describe and analyse quantitatively processes, relationships and techniques relevant to the topics included in the course outline, applying these ideas and techniques to solve general classes of problems which may include straightforward unseen elements. They should be able to write down and, where appropriate, either prove or explain the underlying basis of astrophysical laws relevant to the course topics, discussing their applications and appreciating their relation to the topics of other courses taken.