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| SPAT0011-1 | Extragalactic astrophysics
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Pierre Magain |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| We propose an introduction to the understanding of our universe beyond the Milky Way: formation and properties of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, clusters and groups of galaxies, high redshift universe... and also the cosmology basics useful to understand the up-to-date vision of the formation and evolution of the universe (distances, dark matter, gravitational lensing, cosmic microwave backrgound).
This lecture will focus on observing means, phenomenological aspects and modeling as well. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Astrophysics (SPAT0033-1) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| A personal research work will be asked to the students. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 2h lectures in 2nd semester |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A copy of the slides is available.
We base our lecture on the P. Schneider book, "Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology" (Springer, 2006), and also Carroll & Ostlie "An introduction to modern astrophysics" (Pearson, 2007) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral |
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Contacts :
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| Pr Pierre Magain : 04 366 9753
pierre.magain@ulg.ac.be |
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