Stargazer Astronomy Group (X007) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who are interested in astronomy, cosmology, physics, chemistry and engineering.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- be able to carry out simple night time sky observations
- know basic concepts of cosmology
- be aware of the possibilities UM offers in astronomy-related courses.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Scientific literacy
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Adaptability
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Duration and frequency of sessions
Irregular meetings spread over the academic year. See description below.
Total duration of the EPU
10 hours
Proposed day and time
The meetings will be communicated from time to time by the EP Coordinator, as these depend on the weather conditions.
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 5 marks
Further details
The sessions include lectures, university visits and night time sky observations. There will be a minimum of four major activities spread out across the academic year and a day time observation session at JC (solar or lunar).
Additional benefits
The student can make contact with staff at the Institute of Space Science and Astronomy, and discuss possible SOK projects with the SOK Coordinator.
Conditions
- Registration is on a first come first served basis.
- Students are expected to:
- attend and participate in all activities
- present duly filled in consent forms from guardians for activities outside the College Campus.
Registration/Participation fees
No registration/participation fees are required.
EP Coordinator
Mr Howard Zammit
Listen to the episode dedicated to the Stargazer Astronomy Group from the Junior College radio programme mill-Kulleġġ:
(the episode is in the Maltese language)
