Johdatus astronomiaanLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The course is intended to give the basic foundations to study Astronomy. After the completion of the course, the student knows the phenomena that occurs in the Universe, and is able to apply basic mathematical formulas and physics models to analyze them.

Sisältö

1. Introductory subjects
2. Observational astronomy and the celestial sphere
3. Stars and their properties
4. The Sun and its processes
5. Planets and exoplanets
6. Planetarium and ephemeris software

Esitietovaatimukset

Prerequisites:
Basics of Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Physics. Basic use of Python is recommended.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows the essential theory and concepts in the field and can utilize them in analysis and solutions of simple problems.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student can combine the knowledge acquired from various fields and, based on that, is able to solve more demanding problems.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

In addition to the in-depth management of the course contents, the student shows capability and motivation to exploit the acquired knowledge into independent development of competence.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

The student knows the essential theory and concepts in the field and can utilize them in analysis and solutions of simple problems.