FY817: Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher, but English if international students are enrolled
EKA: N510002102
Assessment: Second examiner: Internal
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Master
STADS ID (UVA): N510002101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 25-04-2019
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Comment
07009601 (former UVA) is identical with this course description.
The course is offered last time E19. Ordinary exam and re-exam are held winter 2019/20. Subsequently, students who are unable to pass FY817 and have not used up their attempts can participate in the exam in FY535.
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to give an overview of the subatomic structure of matter (nuclei and elementary particles), and a basic understanding of star formation, stability and evolution. The course includes an introduction also to cosmology, the Big Bang theory and the evolution of the universe.
The course builds on the knowledge acquired in the course of FY507 or FY521 and FY522 and gives an academic basis for studying the topics of astrophysics and cosmology, that are part of the degree.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Give the competence to follow a general relativity course
- Give skills to do analytical and numerical calculations in astrophysics and cosmology.
- Give knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in astrophysics and cosmology
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course are that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- give an overview on an elementary level of the forces of nature governing the Universe
- explain basic reactions on the subatomic level (nuclei and elementary particles)
- understand the basics of the evolution of the universe
- explain the mechanisms governing birth, development and death of the stars
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- Introduction to elementary particles, fundamental forces, nuclei and nuclear models.
- Star classification, formation, stability, energy transport and evolution.
- Introduction to the Big Bang theory and evolution of the universe.
Literature
Halliday, Resnick, Krane: Physics Vol 2, Wiley 5th ed.
J. Christensen-Dalsgaard: Stellar Structure and Evolution, Lecture Notes, Aarhus Universitet.
B. Ryden: Introduction to Cosmology, Addison-Wesley, 2003.
See Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Exam element a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Written examination
EKA
N510002102
Assessment
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
Not allowed, a closer description of the exam rules will be posted under 'Course Information' on Blackboard.
ECTS value
5
Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
The course consists of two parts: There are 2 lectures per week (two hours each) and two hours problem solving in class.