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| SPAT0018-1 | Evolution of ideas in Astronomy
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| Duration : | 15h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Yaël Naze |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : | Today's astronomy is not any more that of our ancestors. However, our current knowledge was not built in one day: the evolution of the astronomical theories was often slow and vigourously debated. The course is articulated mainly around the development of some basic concepts, like the light and the distance. It does not elude the ideas still discussed nowadays, like the extraterrestrial life or the shape of our Universe. One will also consider, in addition to our greco-Roman heritage, the astronomical developments having taken place in other parts of the world. |
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| Course objective : | The objective of this course is to present the evolution of the ideas in astronomy. It makes it possible to acquire the bases of the scientific culture, and especially to better understand the current science. This course also try to develop the critical mind of the students.
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| Prerequisites : | Elementary notions in math and physics. |
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| Organization : | 7 lessons of about 2h |
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| Written notes : | A copy of the slide show will be given to students, together with notes and a reference bibliography. |
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| Assessment : | A short work on a historical subject followed by a written examination. |
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| Contacts : | Yaël Nazé, 04 366 97 20, office #2/12 of Bat B5C (Astrophysics & Geophysics), naze@astro.ulg.ac.be |
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