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FY3451

Astrophysics 2

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

The lectures provide an advanced discussion of fundamental topics in astrophysics. Students obtain a solid introduction in the evolution and the structure of stars, relevant nuclear processes and their final stages. Students obtain an overview of extragalactic astrophysics and high-energetic processes.

Learning outcome

Students can analyze and solve simple problems in the evolution and structure of stars, and in extragalactic astrophysics.

Students are able to develop and to apply abstract mathematical models to concrete problems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Expected workload is 225 hours.

Further on evaluation

The final mark is based on two assessment parts, "delvurderinger": Final written exam (67%) and a mid-semester (home) exam (33%). In case of a repeat exam, the written exam can be changed to an oral one.

Course materials

M. Kachelriess, Lecture notes for FY3451

Subject areas

  • Astrophysics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Physics