Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
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4313861 High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology | OT | 0 | 2 |
Basic knowledge of Physics and Astronomy is strongly advised.
The objective of the course is to provide the student with the basic knowledge on topics related to planets (both Solar System and exoplanets) and life in the universe from a broad perspective. This includes understanding the processes of planet formation, the structure of planet interiors and atmospheres, the concept habitability in general, techniques for exoplanet detection and characterization, methods for remote sensing, and the main characteristics of life on Earth and beyond. The course will make use of theoretical lectures as well as practical work and exercises to be carried out by the students. Up-to-date literature will be used to complement the topics discussed in class and the student should be able to comprehend the details of the techniques and methodologies used in such publications. The final goal is that the students acquire sufficient basic knowledge to carry out work in this field of research and, most importantly, that they learn to think by themselves.
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Discussion of problem sets | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Oral presentation of a journal paper | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Theory lectures | 41 | 1.64 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Type: Supervised | |||
Oral presentation of a journal paper | 5 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Problem sets | 8 | 0.32 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Attendance to seminars relevant to the subject | 5 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Discussion and team work | 30 | 1.2 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Preparation of an oral presentation on a paper | 10 | 0.4 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Preparation of exam | 20 | 0.8 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Resolution of problem sets | 25 | 1 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
The evaluation will consist of four different elements:
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Attendance and active participation | 10% | 0 | 0 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Oral presentation of a journal paper | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Problem sets | 35% | 0 | 0 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
Written exam | 35% | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
NUCLEOSYNTHESIS AND CHEMICAL ELEMENTS
PLANETS AND EXOPLANETS
ASTROBIOLOGY AND LIFE
REMOTE SENSING