Astronomy (MAE801)
Undergraduate Courses Outlines - Department of Mathematics
General
School |
School of Science |
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Academic Unit |
Department of Mathematics |
Level of Studies |
Undergraduate |
Course Code |
MAE801 |
Semester |
8 |
Course Title |
Astronomy |
Independent Teaching Activities |
Lectures (Weekly Teaching Hours: 3, Credits: 6) |
Course Type |
Special Background |
Prerequisite Courses | - |
Language of Instruction and Examinations |
Greek |
Is the Course Offered to Erasmus Students |
Yes (in English) |
Course Website (URL) | http://ecourse.uoi.gr/course/view.php?id=235 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes |
The course introduces students to the basic principles of astronomy. Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
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General Competences |
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Syllabus
Mechanisms of emission and absorption of radiation. Radiative transfer in stellar atmospheres. Stellar magnitudes and distances. Stellar spectra and classification, Hertzsprung‐Russell diagram. Internal structure, formation and evolution of stars. Final stages of stars: white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. The Sun and the solar system. Variable and peculiar stars. Stellar groups and clusters. Interstellar matter. The Milky Way Galaxy. Other galaxies. Cosmology.
Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
Delivery |
Face to face teaching | ||||||||||||
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Use of Information and Communications Technology |
The Moodle e‐learning platform is used for the delivery of lecture notes and exercises to the students. | ||||||||||||
Teaching Methods |
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Student Performance Evaluation |
Written examination at the end of semester. |
Attached Bibliography
See Eudoxus. Additionally:
- "Αstrophysics, volume Ι", F. Shu, Crete University Press, ISBN: 978-960-7309-16-7 (in Greek).
- "Αstrophysics, volume ΙI", F. Shu, Crete University Press, ISBN: 978-960-7309-17-4 (in Greek).