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Astrophysics
Sunday 18 July to Friday 23 July 2010
Queen Mary University of London
Based at Queen Mary, University of London, the course is aimed at teachers of physics who have a very basic astrophysical knowledge, and provides an up to date overview of knowledge and understanding of cosmology, galaxies, stars and planets and related astronomical topics. The approach is to give teachers background, explanations and insight into astronomy, together with opportunities to discuss their teaching approaches with professional astronomers, and to evaluate practical materials and teaching resources. It includes a visit to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich.
Example Programme from a Previous Year's Course
Sunday
Arrive and check in
Welcome Reception
Monday
a.m.
Astronomical Observatories
Introduction to Galaxies
Stellar Evolution
p.m.
Particles and the Universe
Stars I
Evening
Issues in Teaching (discussion)
Tuesday
a.m.
Royal Observatory Greenwich: Introduction, Planetarium, Solar Observing
The search for longitude, Salters projects
p.m.
Visit the National Maritime Museum
Issues in Teaching (discussion)
Wednesday
a.m.
Does Size Matter?
Stars II
Asteroids, Comets and the Origin of Our Solar System
p.m.
Stars III
Astronomical Exercises I
Evening
Astronomy Resources on the Internet II
Thursday
a.m.
Astronomical Exercises II
Galaxies & Grav Lensing
Cosmology I
p.m.
Cosmology II
Evening
Gala Dinner: Goldsmiths' Hall
Friday
a.m.
Star Formation
Planets Around Stars
Life in the Universe
Lunch, depart
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