B.Sc. degree laboratory and diploma thesis, Astronomy 1100-3A21
The aim of the laboratory is the preparation of the B. Sc. thesis. Under the supervision of the tutor the student gains in depth knowledge of the subject chosen for the thesis. This may require reading of the suggested literature, checking the astronomical databases on the Internet, or performing simple modeling of astronomical phenomena, depending on the subject. The analysis of the material follows. The motivation, methods and results of the investigations are written down as the thesis, with the help and under the supervision of the tutor.
Program:
1. The motivation of the thesis
2. The search of the literature, astronomical databases, modeling
3. Analysis
4. Writing of the thesis
Description by Michał Jaroszyński, November 2009.
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
K_W01 – knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws and concepts of astronomy and astrophysics
K_W02 – knowledge and understanding of astronomical objects and the laws governing them
K_W09 – knowledge and understanding of legal and ethical aspects of scientific activity
K_W10 – knowledge and understanding of intellectual property protection and copyright law
Skills
K_U02 – ability to plan, conduct, and interpret astronomical observations
K_U03 – ability to critically analyse observational and computational results
K_U05 – ability to communicate astronomical concepts effectively to specialists and non-specialists
K_U06 – ability to search for and critically evaluate scientific information
K_U07 – ability to prepare reports and presentations concerning research work
Social Competences
K_K02 – readiness to cooperate and work in groups
K_K04 – readiness to apply principles of intellectual integrity and the scientific method
K_K05 – readiness to expand knowledge through scientific and popular science literature