The Structure of the Universe
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1FA221
- Code
- 1FA221
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
- synoptically account for the foundation of modern cosmology,
- synoptically be able to explain the physics behind chosen astronomical phenomena with emphasis on galaxies, large scale structures and the early universe.
Content
Astronomical concepts. Telescopes and astronomical observations. Electromagnetic radiation. Stellar properties. Stellar energy production. Stellar evolution. Stellar deaths and remnants. Other compact objects. Basic general and special relativity. The interstellar medium and star formation. The Milky Way Galaxy. Other galaxies and clusters of galaxies. Basic astroparticle physics. Big Bang and the early universe.
Instruction
Lectures.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.