What Students Say?
Likes
- To start off my research and development in the field of astrophysics I needed to start from basic and learn about the sub branches of this field along with what really interests me in pursuing further. The simplification of complex concepts was very beneficial to me in that idea to learn the basics before starting to work in the field.
- The University of Arizona excels in its ability to present complex astrophysics concepts in an easily understandable manner, making it an ideal learning environment for students. The faculty's skill in breaking down intricate theories into digestible content ensures that students can grasp even the most challenging ideas with ease.
Dislikes
- Some advanced learners might find that the material lacks the depth they desire. Striking a balance between accessibility and challenging content could be a consideration. If you aim to learn the basics to understand what interests you the most and what is just a fun knowledge to know about this coursework would provide much more clarity to those people.
- For students who are seeking an extremely rigorous and highly competitive academic environment, the emphasis on making concepts easily understandable and tests enjoyable could be perceived as lacking in challenge. They might be looking for a program that pushes them to their limits academically.
It was a good experience overall based the content, media outlets, and for non English language students they had notes and each video lecture provided as a long text as well. The university did a great job in providing the resources and time to build this coursework the way it is now. I would say that for basic understanding one should try out these course works more often to learn more things.
Course Curriculum
Yes definitely, it had all the recent studies and research on space missions and the content was well formed.
Exams
The coursework which I attended could be used by anyone anytime and place. There were no requirements as such. There might a identity verification required for the enrollment process depending on when you are enrolling. Any identification proof is valid and no such SOP, LORs, CV was required to enroll in this coursework.
Placement
Well this just a coursework so you would not be sitting for research opportunities by the university but you can definitely apply off campus and also talk with the faculty for any research collaboration.
Internship
I interned at SSERD in Banglore where I researched about the effects of solar corona on earth. It was an unpaid internship. Later I got selected in an international 1 year long research program by Deep Space Initiatives.
Fees
2000-3000 in rupees i.e under 40 dollars.
Faculty
Chris Impey was the main faculty for this coursework and there also some other guests invited for a talk. As the program was self paced it wasn't much sure about the faculty to student ratio.
Campus Life
I have only attended this coursework virtually during COVID so I can't really say about the things.
