Master's Programme in Physics – Astronomy and Space Physics
Outline, TFY2M, ASTR
- Code
- TFY2M
- Specialisation code
- ASTR
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 6 November 2023
- Registration number
- TEKNAT 2023/166
The following designations are used:
A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle courses as entry requirements, at least 120 credits
A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle courses as entry requirements
A1E - Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
A2E - Second cycle, degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
If the number of students who want to attend the following courses are few, the courses might be cancelled or given with different teaching methods: 1FA211, 1FA255, 1FA587, 1FA256, 1FA350, 1TE694, 1FA227 and 1FA570.
Semester 1
Period 1
- Introductory Course for the Master Programme in Physics, 2 of 5 credits (1FA002) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Cosmology, 10 credits (1FA209) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Space Physics, 5 credits (1FA255) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Theoretical Astrophysics, 10 credits (1FA225) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
The course 1FA225 Theoretical Astrophysics is only given in even years.
- Observational Astrophysics II, 5 of 10 credits (1FA211) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
The course 1FA211 Observational Astrophysics II is only given in odd years.
Other eligible courses this period:
- Astrochemistry, 5 credits (1FA262) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Fluid Mechanics, 5 credits (1FA253) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course, 5 of 10 credits (1FA352) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Quantum Technology A1N
- Electromagnetic Field Theory, 5 credits (1FA252) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Classical Electrodynamics, 10 credits (1FA257) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Physics Nobel Prizes, 5 credits (1FA587) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Scientific Programming in Python with Applications in Physics, 5 credits (1FA453) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science A1N, Physics A1N
Period 2
- Introductory Course for the Master Programme in Physics, 3 of 5 credits (1FA002) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- The Physics of Stars, 10 credits (1FA223) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Observational Astrophysics II, 5 of 10 credits (1FA211) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
The course 1FA211 Observational Astrophysics II is only given in odd years.
Other eligible courses this period:
- Astrophysics I, 5 credits (1FA204) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics G2F
- Space Mission Design Project, 10 credits (1FA256) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Astroparticle Physics, 5 credits (1FA350) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course, 5 of 10 credits (1FA352) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Quantum Technology A1N
- Applied Deep Learning in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA370) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
Semester 2
Period 3
- Physics of Planetary Systems, 10 credits (1FA226) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Plasma Physics, 5 credits (1FA258) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Astrophysical Tests of Physical Theories, 5 credits (1FA227) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Other eligible courses this period:
- Learning and Teaching Awareness in Physics, 7.5 of 15 credits (1FA570) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Period 4
- The Physics of Galaxies, 10 credits (1FA260) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Nuclear Astrophysics, 5 credits (1FA336) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
The course 1FA336 is only given in odd years.
Other eligible courses this period:
- Advanced Particle Physics, 10 credits (1FA355) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Gravitation and Cosmology, 10 credits (1FA157) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Advanced Applied Deep Learning in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA006) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F, Technology A1F
- Learning and Teaching Awareness in Physics, 7.5 of 15 credits (1FA570) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Degree Project D in Physics, 15 credits (1FA597) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1E
1FA597 is for the one-year Master's students.
Semester 3
See semester 1.
- Degree Project E in Physics, 45 credits (1FA694) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Semester 4
- Degree Project E in Physics, 30 credits (1FA598) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
- Degree Project E in Physics, 45 credits (1FA694) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Other courses within the specialisation (any period):
- Advanced Physics - Project Course, 5 credits (1FA566) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Advanced Physics - Project Course, 10 credits (1FA565) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Project in Physics and Astronomy, 15 credits (1FA195) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Project in Physics and Astronomy, 30 credits (1FA193) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
Programme syllabus
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2024
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2023
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2022
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2021
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2020
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2019
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2018
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2017
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 2
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 1
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2015
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2014
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2013
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2012
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2011