Natural Sciences Tripos - Programme Specification: Part III Astrophysics

Aims and objectives

The Part III course is designed to develop students' analytical, critical and numerical skills to the point that they are equipped to undertake independent research in astrophysics. These aims are advanced through taught courses, which develop students' mathematical skills through detailed analysis of topics at the forefront of contemporary research and through the hands on experience of a substantial research project. The project work encourages students to develop a critical attitude and an innovative approach to problem solving. The more independent working style is developed under the guidance of a supervisor from the Institute of Astronomy.

Feedback and Consultation Mechanisms

During the first two weeks of Michaelmas Term students will be invited to elect one representative from their Part III Astrophysics cohort to attend Teaching Committee meetings. Normally these meetings are held at 2pm on the fourth Thursday of each Full Term.

Students are invited to complete feedback questionnaires for each lecture course. These are relayed to the lecturer. In addition, at the end of the year, there is a general feedback questionnaire on the course as a whole. This is considered by the Astrophysics Teaching Committee. Students are however urged to get in contact with the Part III Course Coordinator at the earliest opportunity if they encounter problems during the year.

Key Contacts

	Contact	Phone	Office	E-mail
Course Coordinator	George Efstathiou	37530	Kavli Rm 15	gpe(at)ast.cam.ac.uk
Course Secretary	Fatima Rasool	37552	Hoyle Rm 6	ugadmin(at)ast.cam.ac.uk
Teaching Committee Chair	Chris Tout	37502	Hoyle Rm 61	cat(at)ast.cam.ac.uk
Director	Richard McMahon	37519	Hoyle Rm 49	rgm(at)ast.cam.ac.uk
Director's PA	Alex Moelwyn- Hughes	39071	Hoyle Rm 48	amh(at)ast.cam.ac.uk
IoA Librarian	Mark Hurn	37537	Obs Library Office	hurnm(at)ast.cam.ac.uk
Public Astronomer	Matt Bothwell	39279	Obs Rm 10	bothwell(at)ast.cam.ac.uk

Students should immediately notify the Course Coordinator if they encounter problems and for general guidance. Day to day queries may be handled by the Course Secretary.

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PartIII_CourseGuide.pdf	225.9 KB
Maths Part III handbook 2017-2018	403.14 KB