 | Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | |
 | Astronomy | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B3-SCPHYS-020-M | Compulsory UE | PALMERI Patrick | S888 - Physique atomique et astrophysique |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-PHYS-015 | Astronomy | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of physics and of the role of models and theories.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics suitable for the study of physics, and be able to use this mathematics in applications in the field of physics
- Undertake further study having already acquired and enhanced the necessary learning skills
- Provide clear and accurate information
- Communicate complex information to a qualified scientific partner
- Have a rigorous scientific approach
- Solve simple problems in the context of physics by identifying their basic aspects and by using both appropriate theoretical and experimental methods
Learning Outcomes of UE
initiation to astrophysics
Content of UE
1. Decoding the light from stars
1.1. Light: wave and photons
1.2. Matter and light
1.3. Effects of the Earth atmosphere
1.4. Astronomical instruments
2. Positions and motions of stars
2.1. Astronomical coordinates
2.2. Motion of the Earth
2.3. Astronomical time
2.4. Apparent motion of stars
2.5. Proper motions of stars
Prior Experience
experiences acquired during the course 'Univers: structure et constituants'
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-015 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-015 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-015 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-015 | copy of the slides |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-015 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-015 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-015 | 'Astronomie astrophysique' A. Acker (Dunod, 2013) |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-015 | Unauthorized |