SH2402 Astrophysics 6.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  D

• Subject area

  Physics
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Link to Bilda

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

After the course the student should be able to:

• Explain the main phases of star evolution based on physics arguments.
•  Give an account for observations of the large-scale structure of the universe and reflect over theories for the development of structure on different scales.
• Describe the most important processes affecting the astrophysical objects discussed in the course, and explain how these give rise to radiation that can be detected.
• Plan and perform simple observations, evaluate the result and suggest improvements.
•  Develope the course material for use in school education.

Course main content

Electromagnetic radiation, interstellar medium, stellar evolution, structure of galaxies, creation of elements.

Eligibility

Recommended prerequisites: Previous knowledge of mathematical methods in physics and quantum physics.

Literature

Freedman & Kaufmann “Universe: Stars and Galaxies” 4th ed.

Lecture Notes.

Examination

• ANN1 - Notice, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• SEM1 - Seminar, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

One written exam (TEN1; 6 university credits).

Offered by

SCI/Undergraduate Physics

Contact

Tanja Nymark: tanja@particle.kth.se, tel 5537 8185, Felix Ryde: fryde@kth.se, tel. 5537 8545

Examiner

Felix Ryde <fryde@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 12.
Examination information valid from: Spring 08.