PHYS 1160
PHYS 1160 —
Introduction
to Astronomy and the Search for Life Elsewhere
This
is
a
fully online course providing an introduction to astronomy and to
the search for life elsewhere (astrobiology). It uses video lectures,
discussion groups and online assignments. The presentation is largely
non mathematical, and the course is suitable as an introductory level
course for science students, and as a general education course for
non-scientists.
PHYS 1160 teaching uses UNSW Moodle, and UNSW-TV for video lectures. Lecturer: A/Prof Jeremy Bailey (contact details) Textbook: The Cosmic Perspective, Bennett, Donahue, Schneider & Voit (Pearson-Addison/Wesley). UNSW handbook entry |