Module 28-AA1 Astronomy and Astrophysics

Faculty

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Regular cycle (beginning)

Every summer semester

Credit points and duration

10 Credit points

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Competencies

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Students are familiar with the basic concepts, phenomena, observation and analysis methods of astronomy and astrophysics. They understand the interplay between theory, observation and data analysis. They are able to independently apply the basic knowledge they have learnt to problems in astronomy and astrophysics, formulate their own technical questions and find solutions. They can explain astronomical phenomena conclusively, even to non-experts.

Content of teaching

Coordinate systems and celestial mechanics
Astronomical instruments
The solar system
Stars: classification, evolution, variable and binary star systems
The interstellar medium
Galaxies: structure and evolution
Basics of cosmology

Recommended previous knowledge

Introduction to Physics I/II
Introduction to Physics III
Theoretical Physics I

Necessary requirements

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Explanation regarding the elements of the module

Module structure: 1 SL, 1 bPr 1

Courses

Astronomy and Astrophysics
Type lecture
Regular cycle SoSe
Workload5 150 h (60 + 90)
LP 5 [Pr]
Tutorial on Astronomy and Astrophysics
Type exercise
Regular cycle SoSe
Workload5 90 h (30 + 60)
LP 3 [SL]

Study requirements

Allocated examiner Workload LP2
Teaching staff of the course Tutorial on Astronomy and Astrophysics (exercise)

Regular completion of the exercises (usually 50%), in each case with a recognisable and goal-oriented solution approach, as well as participation in the exercise groups (in particular: Presentation of own solutions or solution approaches, asking technical questions and critical discussion of the physical problems, working on attendance exercises).
The exercises to be worked on will be issued one week in advance. The lecturer determines the exact criteria at the beginning of the course and announces them.

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Examinations

written examination o. oral examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Astronomy and Astrophysics (lecture)
Weighting 1
Workload 60h
LP2 2

Written exam (approx. 2-3 hours)
Oral examination (approx. 30 minutes)
The module examination covers the lecture and tutorial.

The module is used in these degree programmes:

Degree programme Version Profile Recom­mended start 3 Duration Manda­tory option 4
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics / Master of Science [FsB vom 26.04.2024 mit Änderungen vom 29.05.2024 und 10.12.2024 und der Berichtigung vom 01.04.2025] Admission Track Profile A 1. o. 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Bachelor of Science [FsB vom 01.04.2025] Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) 4. o. 6. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 01.04.2025] 2. o. 4. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Physics / Bachelor of Science [FsB vom 01.08.2022 mit Änderung vom 01.04.2025] Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Physics 4. o. 6. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Physics / Bachelor of Science [FsB vom 01.08.2022 mit Änderung vom 01.04.2025] Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Astrophysics 4. o. 6. one semester Obli­gation
Physics / Bachelor of Science [FsB vom 01.08.2022 mit Änderung vom 01.04.2025] Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Optics and Photonics 4. o. 6. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Physics / Bachelor of Science [FsB vom 15.09.2017 mit Änderungen vom 04.06.2018, 16.09.2019 und 01.04.2021] Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Physics 4. o. 5. o. 6. one semester Compul­sory optional subject

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Workload (contact time + self-study)
SoSe
Summer semester
WiSe
Winter semester
SL
Study requirement
Pr
Examination
bPr
Number of examinations with grades
uPr
Number of examinations without grades
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