learning astronomy

smenkhare · #1 27-06-2006, 12:46 PM

Hey all,
Are there any uni's around that offer a course in astronomy either online or via correspondence?
thanks.
Peter

xelasnave · #2 27-06-2006, 12:54 PM

What do you want to end up with? Swinbourne has something but as to its merit I have no idea
alex

[1ponders] (Paul) · #3 27-06-2006, 01:01 PM

Swinbourne Online does a Graduate Certificate (Australian Residents only), a Graduate Diploma and a Masters in Astronomy. Lots of work but worth it. Pm me if you want details.

I think James Cook does an Astronomy Degree as well but I don't know the details.

quokka · #4 28-06-2006, 12:23 AM

I've been looking at these ( Swinburne & James Cook ) too. They both offer Grad Cert/Dip and Masters, but James Cook also offers other research degree options up to Phd level. You can enrol in single subjects with Swinburne - test the waters - but to my reading you would need to enrol in a full course at James Cook. Both the websites tell you all you need to know. Anyone out there with any personal experience of these or any other courses? Cheers, Quokka.

pompa · #5 03-07-2006, 08:23 AM

Peter,

The Sydney Observatory offers Adult education courses, see the Web site if you haven't already.

Di

Dujon · #6 03-07-2006, 10:28 AM

smenkhare,

I'm not too sure as to how old this is but it might give you some leads.

http://www.quasarastronomy.com.au/institute.htm

smenkhare · #7 03-07-2006, 11:06 AM

Thanks guys.
I might have a look at the ones on at the sydney observatory since it is on my way home, and if i go ok at those, enrol at swinburne or USYD

[1ponders] (Paul) · #8 03-07-2006, 11:10 AM

If you enroll at Swinburne be aware the only contact you have with your lecturer is online and a large part (about 30% but depends on the subject) of your marks come from interacting in a newsgroup setup for the particular unit you are studying at the time. The projects are great though.

smenkhare · #9 03-07-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

If you enroll at Swinburne be aware the only contact you have with your lecturer is online and a large part (about 30% but depends on the subject) of your marks come from interacting in a newsgroup setup for the particular unit you are studying at the time. The projects are great though.

Yeah but I work full time and don't really have the time to commit to an on campus course. Or the money. Or the UAI.