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FY2450

Astrophysics

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

General introduction to astrophysics, including the Solar system, stars, evolution of stars, the Milky Way galaxy,
galaxies, the Universe, cosmology.

Learning outcome

Basic knowledge about the Solar system, stars, galaxies, the Universe, and understanding of relevant physical processes.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and problem sessions. At a re-sit examination the exam may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

M. Kachelriess, A concise introduction to astrophysics.
M.L. Kutner, Astronomy: A physical perspective (Cambridge University Press 2003).

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNFFY250 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Astrophysics
  • Astronomy
  • Physics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Physics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-21 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.