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Astrophysical Systems
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AE 451
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SPRING
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3
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0
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | ELECTIVE_COURSE | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The course objectives are to introduce several basic concepts of modern astrophysics such as Stellar classification and spectroscopy; solar system and planetary motion; stellar evolution and nuclear fusion; messages from the cosmos, and tools used to collect them; low-energy and high-energy objects in our universe and electromagnetic radiation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Course Description | The course is composed of Spatial Coordinates and Time, Orbital Motions and Distances in the Solar System, Mechanics and Gravitational Theory, Space Research, the Physical Structure of the Objects, Radiation and Matter, Astronomical and Astrophysical Instruments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Classical Astronomy and the Solar System | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 1 | LO1 |
| 2 | Spatial Coordinates and Time, Orbital Motions and Distances in the Solar System, Mechanics and Gravitational Theory | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.2 – sections: 2.1 – 2.3 | LO4 |
| 3 | Celestial Mechanics, Space Research | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.2 – sections: 2.4 – 2.5 | LO3 |
| 4 | The Physical Structure of the Objects in the Solar System | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.3 – sections: 3.1 – 3.5 | LO2 |
| 5 | Radiation and Matter | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.4 – sections: 4.1 – 4.2 | LO5 |
| 6 | Astronomical and Astrophysical Instruments | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 5 | LO5 |
| 7 | The Distances and Fundamental Properties of the Stars | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.6 – sections: 6.1 – 6.3 | LO4 |
| 8 | Midterm | LO3 | |
| 9 | The Distances and Fundamental Properties of the Stars | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 6 – sections: 6.4 – 6.5 | LO5 |
| 10 | Project I | LO4 | |
| 11 | The Spectra and Atmospheres of Stars | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 7 | LO4 |
| 12 | The Structure and Evolution of Stars | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 8 | LO5 |
| 13 | Star Clusters | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 9 | LO3 |
| 14 | Interstellar Matter and Star Formation | The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 10 | LO4 |
| 15 | Project II | LO4 | |
| 16 | Final | LO2 |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | A.Unsold B. Baschek W.D. Brewer The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics Springer 2001. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Lecture notes being distributed in class |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 |
| Project | 2 | 40 | X | X | |||
| Midterm | 1 | 20 | X | X | X | ||
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Total | 4 | 100 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | - | - | - |
| Theoretical Course Hours | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours | - | - | - |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Field Work | - | - | - |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | - | - | - |
| Portfolio | - | - | - |
| Homework / Assignments | - | - | - |
| Presentation / Jury | - | - | - |
| Project | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Seminar / Workshop | - | - | - |
| Oral Exams | - | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Total | 150 |
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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