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| ASTR0006-1

 | Space Astrophysics Research Programs

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| Duration : | 20h Th, 10h Pr | |
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| Holder(s) : | Jean‑Pierre Swings | |
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| Course contents :
| Several space astrophysics and/or solar system missions are introduced to the students: the latter either individually or in teams of 2 to 3, choose one of them, study it technically and/or scientifically, write a (short) document and present it to the other students as well as to a few scientists interested in the chosen subject. | |
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| Course objective :
| Familiarise the students with an international space environnement in order to prepare them for possible internships during their last year as students in physical engineering. | |
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| Prerequisites :
| Succesful completion of their previous 3 years and a (strong) motivation towards work on their own. | |
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| Written notes :
| The students are given documents, but they are supposed to search on their own as well. | |
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| Assessment :
| The students are asked to write a short essay and to deliver a 20-30 minute presentation in front of their fellow students and some Ulg staff members. | |
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