Observational Astrophysics II
Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA211
- Code
- 1FA211
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
120 credits including 30 credits in mathematics and 60 credits in physics, including Observational Astrophysics I and Astrophysics I.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should:
* have a knowledge about experimental methods and instruments used for modern astronomical observations
* prove the practical, as well as theoretical, skills necessary to perform observations at major international facilities
* show preparatory practical skills in how to perform data reductions and analysis of observational data
Content
Telescopes. Astronomical coordinatesystems. Modern optical and mechanical telescope design. Active and adaptive optics. Direct imaging and photometry. Digital detectors. Spectroscopy. Interferometry. Observational strategies and data reduction.
Instruction
Lectures, exercises and laboratory exercises.
Assessment
Fullfilled attendance requirements. Final written exam in the form of writing part of an application for observing time at a telescope, motsvarande 6 credits. Presentations, motsvarande 2 credits and passed exercises, motsvarande 2 credits. The final grade on the course depends on the student's commitment and understanding of the subject.
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.