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Galaxies and Extragalactic Astrophysics
Code: 44080Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology | OP | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Francisco Javier Castander Serentill
- Email :
- franciscojavier.castander@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Jorge Carretero Palacios
- Lluís Galbany Gonzalez
- Mar Mezcua Pallerola
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
The course is intended to acquaint students with the basic concepts about galaxies and extragalactic astronomy research in general.
We want to present the students how we have been learning about the galaxy properties throughout the years to reach our current understanding of galaxy formation and evolution and what the current lines of research are nowadays.
Learning outcomes
- CA11 (To adapt the techniques acquired in the description and modelling of galaxies and extragalactic physics for the study of galaxy evolution.) To adapt the techniques acquired in the description and modelling of galaxies and extragalactic physics for the study of galaxy evolution.
- KA16 (Identify the foundations of the formation and evolution of the Milky Way and other galaxies.) Identify the foundations of the formation and evolution of the Milky Way and other galaxies.
- KA17 (Identify the main problems in models of galaxy formation and evolution.) Identify the main problems in models of galaxy formation and evolution.
- SA37 (Classify the global properties of galaxies.) Classify the global properties of galaxies.
- SA38 (Classify the various types of active galaxies.) Classify the various types of active galaxies.
- SA39 (To address the problem of the evolution of galaxies in their entirety.) To address the problem of the evolution of galaxies in their entirety.
- SA40 (Apply the fundamentals of the formation and evolution of the Milky Way.) Apply the fundamentals of the formation and evolution of the Milky Way.
- SA41 (Use bibliographic tools, online and in English, to delve into key concepts about the various types of galaxies, their evolution, the formation of extragalactic structures and associated phenomena, such as supermassive black holes and galactic interactions.) Use bibliographic tools, online and in English, to delve into key concepts about the various types of galaxies, their evolution, the formation of extragalactic structures and associated phenomena, such as supermassive black holes and galactic interactions.
Contents
- Historical introduction
- Galaxy Classification
- Galaxy Dynamics
- Global Properties of Galaxies
- The Milky Way
- The Local Group
- Stellar Population Synthesis Models
- Photometric Redshifts
- Gravitational Lenses
- Clusters of Galaxies
- Active Galaxies and Quasars
- High Redshift Galaxies
- Galaxy Models
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercises, presentations, discussion, literature work | 45 | 1.8 | |
| Study of lectures material | 45 | 1.8 | |
| Lectures | 45 | 1.8 |
Lectures and exercises.
Classwork and homework.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resit exam | 50% | 2 | 0.08 | CA11, KA16, KA17, SA37, SA38, SA39, SA40, SA41 |
| Summary of seminar material | 10% | 2 | 0.08 | CA11, KA16, KA17, SA37, SA38, SA39, SA40, SA41 |
| Oral presentation | 20% | 1 | 0.04 | CA11, KA16, KA17, SA37, SA38, SA39, SA40, SA41 |
| Exam | 50% | 2 | 0.08 | CA11, KA16, KA17, SA37, SA38, SA39, SA40, SA41 |
| Homework exercises | 20% | 8 | 0.32 | CA11, KA16, KA17, SA37, SA38, SA39, SA40, SA41 |
This subject/module does not foresee the single assessment system.
The assessment consists of an exam, homework, oral presentation and summary of seminar material.
There will be a resit exam, if necessary.
In this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (IA) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the development of the presented homework, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student and its use is identified.
Bibliography
\"Galactic Astronomy\", Binney and Merrifield, PrincetonUniversity Press, 1998
\"Galactic Dynamics\", Binney and Tremaine, Princeton University Press, 1987
\"Galaxy Formation and Evolution\", Ho, van den Bosch and White, Cambridge University Press, 2010
Software
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Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TEm) Theory (master) | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |