Galaxies, 7.5 hp
Galaxer, 7.5 hp (7.5 ECTS)
Second level, Full time
In this course you will study extragalactic astronomy, with emphasis on the origin and evolution of galaxies. The lectures focus on the physical processes important for the formation and evolution of galaxies.These include formation of stars, the feedback from supernovae and stellar winds, dynamical processes within and between galaxies, chemical enrichment, dust, active galactic nuclei, and the mixing of the interstellar medium. A large part of the course is seminars where recent research literature is discussed.
Department of Astronomy Roslagstullsbacken 21, C 6 & D 6 www.astro.su.se , Link to education website
- Spring -10
- Summer -10
- Autumn -10
- Spring -11
- Course code: AS7007
- Syllabus, valid from Autumn 2007
- Syllabus, valid from Autumn 2007 English
| Application: | Apply using form, contact the Department. |
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| Special eligibility requirements : | To enter this course knowledge corresponding to a Bachelor's degree in physics, or similar, is required. In addition, basic knowledge about spectra, stellar physics, galaxies and cosmology corresponding to the courses Introduktion till galaxer och kosmologi, GN, 6hp (AS3001), Astrofysikaliska spektra, AN, 7,5hp (AS7006), Stjärnornas struktur och utveckling, AN, 7,5hp (AS7010), and Kosmologi, AN, 7,5hp (AS7009) is needed. Also required is knowledge equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English B, or equivalent to one of the following tests; Cambridge CPE and CAE: Pass, IELTS: 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0), TOEFL (paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part), TOEFL (computer based): 213, TOEFL (internet based): 79. |
| Selection: | According to the quantity and quality of previous university studies. |
| Periodization: | Period 2 - starts during the second half of the semester |
| Form of studies: | Normal |
| Hours of tuition: | Daytime |
| Rate of studies: | 100 % |
| Language: | English. |
| Place of studies: | Stockholm |
