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RYM001 Space and Astrophysics 6.0 ECTS credits | |
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TIMEPERIOD: Q IV LANGUAGE:English/Swedish EXAMINER Martin Bohm Univ lekt PREREQUISITES MTF009, Modern Physics . COURSE AIM The course gives an orientation in space physics and astrophysics as a preparation for the advanced courses later in the programme. It also gives an insight into current frontline research, in particular Swedish space research about the megnetosphere and the aurora. Visits to other institutes will give an overview of the total space activities in Kiruna. CONTENTS Research and development in astrophysics, space physics and space technology in the world, Sweden and Kiruna. Atmospheric physics and chemistry. The ionosphere. The magnetosphere of the earth and the origin of auroras. The solar system. Solar physics. Electromagnetic and other interactions between the sun and the earth. The planets and the interplanetary space. Ground-besed space research. Astronomical observational methods. Physics of stars. The structure of galaxies and of the Universe. Cosmology. TEACHING Lessons, laboratory exercises, field exercises, project work and study visits . The lessons are led by experts in the various suptopics. EXAMINATION Laboratory exercises, project and written exam. COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3, 4, 5 ITEMS/CREDITS | |
| Laboratory work | 0.00ECTS |
| Project work | 0.00ECTS |
| Written exam | 6.00ECTS |
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COURSE LITERATURE Lundin Rickard: Föreläsningsanteckningar i rymdfysik (IRF-tryckeri). Lagerkvist, Lodén: Planeter, Stjärnor, Galaxer - grundläggande astronomi. Liber utbildning. REMARKS The course is given at Campus Kiruna during a four-week period. Course leader is Dr. Martin Bohm. He is also contact person for further information. The course is open only for Space Engineering students and those students from Öppen ingång that formally choose the Space Engineering programme in connection to choosing the course. The course includes approximately one week of project work in Luleå before the formal start of the teaching in Kiruna. |
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