Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
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4313861 High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology | OT | 0 | 1 |
No specific prerequisites are set for this course, but it is advisable to possess some basic knowledge of Astronomy and Physics.
The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the various techniques for observations as used in Astronomy. The student will be required to comprehend basic concepts, nomenclature and unit systems that are commonly employed in astronomical work. Detection techniques and instrumentation will be described as a function of wavelength, including the entire particle and electromagnetic spectrum: neutrino astronomy, gravitational waves, high-energy (gamma-rays and X-rays), UV-optical, near infrared and radio astronomy. For all these regimes, which use different methodologies, data reduction and analysis techniques will be covered. The final goal is that the student acquires sufficient basic knowledge to be able to plan, execute and analyze observations in all branches of Astronomy thus enabling him/her to perform scientific research.
Basic concepts of astronomy (atmospheric windows, position astronomy, magnitude systems)
Solar observation
UV, optical and infrared astronomy:
Radioastronomy:
Gravitational wave astrophysics:
Neutrino astrophysics:
Theory lectures and exercises.
Classwork and homework.
Preparation of an essay for oral presentation and preparation of lab reports.
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Practical labs | 6 | 0.24 | 3 |
Theory lectures | 39 | 1.56 | 2, 1, 5, 6, 4 |
Type: Supervised | |||
Practical labs | 5 | 0.2 | 3 |
Essay | 5 | 0.2 | 5, 6, 3 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Discussion, team work | 38 | 1.52 | 2, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3 |
Homework | 28 | 1.12 | 2, 1, 5, 6, 4 |
The evaluation is composed of an oral presentation and discussion of a topical essay with 30% weight (individual), a written report of a topical essay with 30% weight (individual), and the reports from two practical labs on data reduction and analysis with 20% weight each (in small groups).
There will be a resit exam for those who fail the course.
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Oral presentation and discussion of a topical essay | 30% | 4 | 0.16 | 2, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3 |
Resit Exam | 100% | 3 | 0.12 | 2, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3 |
Written report of a topical essay | 30% | 12 | 0.48 | 2, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3 |
Written report on practical lab on X-ray astrophysics | 20% | 5 | 0.2 | 3 |
Written report on practical lab on optical photometry | 20% | 5 | 0.2 | 3 |