HPSC20015: Astronomy in World History

-2 short assignments (15% each)
-Observation report (30%)
-Exam essay (40%)

Overall, this subject was enjoyable and interesting (for the most part). The assessments were not too difficult. And you get to finish around 2 (if you got the earliest tutorial)

The observation report involved having to attend either 2 day observations of the sun (1 hour each) or one night observation (2 hours), they’re compulsory. We had to make our own tools ect to record readings. That was all interesting and cool. The report could be written as a scientific report or creatively (journal). They provide sample essays on lms. You also had the option of writing the report in groups (max 3) however word count would be increased.

The short essays and final essay were just like any other. Nothing out of the ordinary
The only negative thing about the subject is that the lecturer was

Yes, with screen capture

Gerhard Wiesenfeldt

No, sample exam/essay questions provided

4/5

Didn’t buy one

2x 1 hour lectures, 1x 1 hour tutorial for 2 weeks

Summer 2014

H1