FY535: Astrophysics and Introduction to Cosmology
Comment
The course cannot be chosen by students who have passed FY806 Astrophysics or FY817 Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology.
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 courses Quantum mechanics I and II (FY544 and FY547) / (old curriculum: Introductory quantum mechanics I and II (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
See Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
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Tests
Written exam
EKA
Assessment
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Additional information
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Teaching Method
- Intro phase: 32 hours
- Skills training phase: 16 hours