FY105: General relativity and cosmology
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Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Course introduction
The student should after the course be able to understand the research literature in general relativity and cosmology and perform calculations and solve problems in the fields of general relativity and cosmology. This is important in order to be able to understand the Universe's origin, evolution and fate and ultimately answer the big questions about our own origin, but also for applications in satellite technology and aerospace.
In relation to the course FY817: Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology, this course goes beyond the descriptive introduction In cosmology in the course FY817, and gives the student the basis in general relativity to calculate and solve problems in cosmology, providing a deeper and more fundamental introduction to cosmology.
The course provides a scientific basis for making a master thesis in theoretical physics / cosmology, located later in the program.
In relation to the competence profile, the course explicit focus on:
- Provide skills to make analytical and numerical calculations in general relativity and cosmology.
- Give competence to understand complex scientific theories and basic physical properties of the universe.
- Provide skills in calculating and analyzing complex problems and critically evaluate scientific theories
- Provide knowledge of key concepts of general relativity and cosmology
Expected learning outcome
- Explain knowledge of general relativity
- Explain and discuss the basic phenomena in cosmology
- Solve problems in general relativity and cosmology, including problems related to space, black holes, and the evolution of the universe.
- Describe the evolution of the early Universe.
Content
Literature
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Examination regulations
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Timing
Tests
Oral exam
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
ECTS value
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
- Intro phase (lectures, class lessons) - 32 hours
- Training phase: 16 hours, including 16 hours tutorials
A large part of the course will be completed as distance learning via an electronic platform.
Studyphase activities: In the study phase, students are expected to work with self-Study of the text book and examples and exercises herein. It also includes written assignments as key elements in the study phase, and students can expect feedback from a teacher. The students are also expected to use part of the study phase to pick up on skill training phase tasks as well as a reserve a small part for repetition up to the written exam.