An Overview of the Swinburne Online Astronomy Courses (Abstract)

Volume 41 number 1 (2013)

Frank Dempsey

RR 1, 3285 Sideline 20, Locust Hill, ON L0H 1J0, Canada; dempseyfrank@gmail.com

Abstract

(Abstract only) An overview of the online astronomy courses at Swinburne University of Technology is presented for the benefit of AAVSO members who might be interested in the courses or programs. The decision to take the online Master’s degree in astronomy at Swinburne was a natural evolution from being interested in astronomy at an early age, being an amateur astronomer all my life, and being a variable star observer and member of the AAVSO for the past several decades. This presentation provides an overview of the program and examples of the course materials, assignments, and projects that may provide some idea of the commitment and expectations for AAVSO members considering the program.