PHYS 1002 - Introduction to Astrophysics and Astronomy

Teaching Pattern

• Duration of course: about 13 weeks

• Lecture hour(s) per week: 3

Content

• Origin of modern astronomy
• Gravity
• Light and telescope
• Star light and atoms
• Stars (binary, formation, evolution, death)
• Neutron stars and black holes
• Normal galaxies
• Peculiar galaxies
• Cosmology
• The solar system
• Life on other world

Remarks

• Exclusion: PHYS 1006, PHYS 4054
• Prerequisite: Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1/2x or in HKDSE 1x Physics, or passing grade in *HKCEE
• Students without the physics prerequisite but have taken PHYS 1001 or equivalent may seek instructor’s approval for enrolling in the course
• Common Core Course

* HKCEE - Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination