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Semester 2

Galaxy Evolution (PHYS11070)

Subject

Physics and Astronomy

College

SCE

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

4

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Course Summary

This 20-credit level 11 course provides a detailed understanding of the observational properties of galaxies across cosmic time, the modelling techniques required to interpret the observations, and the theoretical understanding of the galaxy formation and evolution process that results. It places galaxies within a standard hierarchical paradigm of structure formation, and discusses the key baryonic processes responsible for the formation and evolution of galaxies, including feedback mechanisms and the role of active galactic nuclei. The course builds naturally upon the pre-requisite Astrophysics: Galaxies and Cosmology level 10 course, which reviews the key concepts of observational astronomy related to galaxies.

Course Description

This 20-credit level 11 course provides a detailed understanding of the observational properties of galaxies across cosmic time, the modelling techniques required to interpret the observations, and the theoretical understanding of the galaxy formation and evolution process that results. It places galaxies within a standard hierarchical paradigm of structure formation, and discusses the key baryonic processes responsible for the formation and evolution of galaxies, including feedback mechanisms and the role of active galactic nuclei. The course builds naturally upon the pre-requisite Astrophysics: Galaxies and Cosmology level 10 course, which reviews the key concepts of observational astronomy related to galaxies.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 100%, Coursework 0%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Assessment Information

100% Exam

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