Extragalactic astronomy 1104-4A23
Program:
1.Galaxies
2.Dark matter
3.Active galaxy nuclei
4.Supermassive black holes
5.Distance scale
6.Galaxy systems; galaxy autocorrelation function
7.Uniform and isotropic Universe; Newtonian model
8.Relativistic models; cosmological constant
9.Astronomical observations in an expanding Universe
10.Standard model of the hot Universe
11.Formation of structure
12.Cosmic microwave background anisotropy
13.Cosmological tests
14.Observational projects
Student's work:
30h - attending lectures 1 ECTS
15h - preparing for lectures 0.5 ECTS
45h - training for an examination 1.5 ECTS
Classes
30h - attending classes 1 ECTS
30h - preparing for classes 1 ECTS
30h - training for a test 1 ECTS
Total: 6 ECTS
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of many different extragalactic objects and their evolution. Knowledge of simple cosmological models and methods of their verification.
Ability to estimate some object characteristics based on observational data. Ability to calculate some observable characteristics of an object as a function of the redshift within a simple cosmological model.
The deepened understanding of the laws of nature.
Assessment criteria
Written and oral exams
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
Lecture presentations:
http://www.astrouw.edu.pl/~mj/
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