Starfsfólk VÍ
Fréttir frá alþjóðasamstarfinu
Komdu í heimsókn á bókasafnið
Fjarnám
The course is designed to introduce astronomy, at the level of Pasachoff or Freedman&Kaufman. Students study the concepts of Stellar interiors, formation and evolution post-main sequence; end states of stars; galaxies, the Hubble classification, galaxy clusters, dark matter. Furthermore, students study cosmology and the four pillars of the standard cosmological model. Other concepts include the formation and evolution of the solar system. Students also study exoplanets and life in the universe.
The final grade is based on a final exam (60%), midterms, student presentations and essays.