Intermediate Astrophysics and Climate Science

Module code: PA2602

From the birth and evolution of stars to the future of Earth's climate, this module explores two of the most important scientific challenges of our time. You'll discover how physicists investigate distant galaxies and monitor our changing planet using observations, models and data, gaining insight into systems that operate across vastly different scales.

Topics include:

• Stellar evolution and the lifecycle of stars
• Galaxies and the large-scale structure of the Universe
• Astronomical observations and their physical interpretation
• Earth's climate system and atmospheric processes
• Climate observations, satellites and environmental datasets
• Evidence for climate change and long-term climate trends