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Astronomy and Geophysics, 6 credits
Astronomi och geofysik, 6 hp
TFYA60
Main field of study
Applied Physics PhysicsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Vallery StanishevDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 28 hRecommended self-study hours: 132 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CYYY | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6KFYN | Physics and Nanotechnology | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Applied Physics, PhysicsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Physics and Nanotechnology
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in mechanics and modern physics. Modern physics can be taken in parallell with this course.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in astronomy and get an introduction to geophysics. After passing the course the student should be able to:
- Describe the origin and development of astronomical objects, their properties and the structure of the universe.
- Use space coordinates to find objects in the sky.
- Solve simpler problems in the field of astronomy and astrophysics.
- Present a subtopic in geophysics in written and/or oral form after a literature search.
Course content
The course gives an overview of our place in the universe and reflects today's knowledge against an historical background. Properties of the solar system, its age and development. The sun, our nearest star. Properties and development of stars, their birth, life and death. Our galaxy, the Milky Way. Other galaxies, groups and supergroups. Cosmology.
The student will choose a subtopic within geophysics to present orally and/or in writing.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching is given as lectures and supervisions during the observation sessions. The students should also give an oral and/or written presentation of a subtopic in geophysics.
Examination
| UPG1 | Assignment | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanExaminer
Vallery StanishevCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 28 hRecommended self-study hours: 132 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Freedman & Kaufmann, Universe 9
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Assignment | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Freedman & Kaufmann, Universe 9
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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