Special scientific seminar in astrophysics
Course: Astrophysics
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Special scientific seminar in astrophysics
Code
ВБ4.2
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2024/2025
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes consist of knowledge of the latest trends in astrophysical research, as well as knowledge of the methods and principles of their organization.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Have courses in higher mathematics, general and theoretical physics, astrophysics.
Fluent in English. Ability to read and discuss scientific articles on astrophysics in English-language journals.
Have the skills to search for scientific information on the Internet and work with electronic documents necessary for conducting scientific research.
Course content
Introduction to the latest astrophysical research and modern methods of organizing scientific work. Preparing students for international cooperation in their specialty.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Bradt H. Astrophysics processes. Cambridge university press. 2008.
Carroll B.W., Ostlie D.A. An introduction to modern astrophysics. San Francisco.Pearson. 2007.
Padmanabhan T. Theoretical astrophysics. Cambridge university press. 2000.
Morison I. Introduction to astronomy and cosmology. Manchester. Wiley. 2008.
Wheeler J.C. Cosmic catastrophes. Cambridge university press. 2007.
Dark Energy and Dark Matter in the Universe: in three volumes. Ed. V.Shulga—Kyiv: Akademperiodyka, 2015.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Seminars and consultations.
Assessment methods and criteria
Surveys during practical classes, tests after the main sections of the course, test. The final grade is based on intermediate grades (60%) and test (40%).
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Andrii
Oleksandrovych
Simon
Astronomy and Space Physics Department
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Physics
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Astronomy and Space Physics Department
Faculty of Physics