General astronomy

Course: Astronomy

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
General astronomy
Code
ОК26
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
To master the basic methods of solving astronomical problems of various types, which are important for understanding the subject as a whole and for its practical use. To understand the relationship between the basic physical laws and the fundamental principles of astronomy. To know the principles of recording electromagnetic radiation, the main types of telescopes and radiation receivers, the basics of photometry and spectroscopy, methods of assessing the physical parameters of celestial objects from astronomical observations. To have modern ideas about the structure of the Universe: from the Solar System to the Metagalaxy, and to have an idea of ​​the current state and achievements of astronomy as one of the main disciplines for the formation of a holistic worldview.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The presentation of the material is based on knowledge of physical laws studied in the courses of experimental and theoretical physics, mathematical courses: mathematical analysis, linear algebra and analytical geometry, differential equations, knowledge of the methods and principles of experimental research in general, as well as the course of spherical astronomy.
Course content
The course "General Astronomy" is a component of the cycle of professional training of specialists of the educational and qualification level "bachelor" of students of the Department of Astronomy and Space Physics under the OPP "Astronomy". "General Astronomy" is actually one of the first courses of professional training of bachelors, and lays down general ideas of students about the Universe, the features of research of objects and their interaction. The discipline "General Astronomy" creates prerequisites for studying the following disciplines under the educational program "Astronomy"
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Absent
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
semester assessment: 1. Tests: 2, each – 15 points 2. Short independent tasks – 10 points - final assessment (in the form of an exam/complex exam, differentiated assessment): Account – 60 points - conditions for admission to the final exam: at least 10 points during the semester
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Volodymyr Mykolayovych Reshetnyyk
Astronomy and Space Physics Department
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Astronomy and Space Physics Department
Faculty of Physics