Advances in Modern Astronomy I (B2+) 1100-4A12

https://kampus-kursy.ckc.uw.edu.pl/course/view.php?id=10895

The first part of the class focuses on useful skills and modern ways of conducting astrophysics research in the academic environment. The students have an opportunity to learn about and try modern tools for literature browsing and citation statistics. We then discuss the observing tools available for Polish astronomers, including ESO, HST, Swift, OPTICON, and we practise preparing a real observing proposal. The next topic is the funding opportunities for astronomy, including Polish and European sources. We also practice an academic job interview. The subject also includes classes on variety of useful tools for presentations as well as modern tools based on AI/LLMs.

The main focus of the second part of the class is on student presentations. Each class will be opened with a short introduction/tutorial by instructor on the effective techniques of presenting scientific results. This will be followed by 2-3 students test presentations which are to be based on the current research in general field of astrophysics. Papers that will be presented by students are to be chosen from the most popular and largest astrophysics database: astro-ph. Students will be encouraged to follow daily listings of abstracts in the database and along the way to get acquainted with the current lines of research. They will be expected to choose interesting papers and after approval from instructor they will deliver oral presentations . The presentation will be critically evaluated by instructor and the entire group taking part in the class. This is to help a given presenting person to improve on her/his communication/presentation skills.

Koordynatorzy przedmiotu

Łukasz Wyrzykowski

Kierunek podstawowy MISMaP

astronomia

Tryb prowadzenia

w sali

Założenia (opisowo)

The aim of Advances in Modern Astronomy is; i) to improve presentation/communication skills ii) to improve scientific English iii) to keep students up-to-date with current research in astrophysics iv) to present the modern ways and useful skills in conducting astrophysics studies v) to learn how to write observing proposals and how to apply for scientific grants vi) to learn. how to apply for an academic job vii) to learn how to use AI tools in astronomical research

Efekty uczenia się

i) good communication skills
ii) improved English skills
iii) contact with the most current research in the field of astrophysics
iv) practical knowledge about modern ways of conducting research, including AI/LLM tools.

Kryteria oceniania

For the second part: real time evaluation at the time of or shortly after the presentation.
the instructor will evaluate the effectiveness of getting the message to audience, of keeping audience alert and interested in the subject of presentation. after the first talk, each student will be given instructions how to improve her/his next presentation and the implementation of thereof will be evaluated by instructor as well.

In particular, competencies at the B2+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are subject to assessment.

Literatura

arXiv, recent papers on ADS