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Solar Physics (SS6) (SPCE0011)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Space and Climate Physics
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course will enable students to learn about:

  • the place of the Sun in the evolutionary progress of stars
  • the internal structure of the Sun
  • its energy source
  • its magnetic fields and activity cycle
  • its activity, including flares and coronal mass ejections
  • its extended atmosphere
  • the solar wind
  • the nature of the heliosphere

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
60% Exam
40% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

MyAV范 of students on module in previous year
9
Module leader
Professor Lucie Green
Who to contact for more information
lucie.green@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
60% Exam
40% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

MyAV范 of students on module in previous year
12
Module leader
Professor Lucie Green
Who to contact for more information
lucie.green@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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