Description of qualifications
The aim of the course is to allow in-depth projects and specialization with a topic linked directly to the lecture course on Formation and evolution of the Milky Way. The projects are non-obligatory for students that follow the Formation and evolution of the Milky Way course, but the aim is to coordinate the teaching and content of the course with the projects. The main part of the project will take place in the last 2/3 of the semester in order to allow the student to obtain the needed background from the associated course. It is required to follow the Formation and evolution of the Milky Way lecture course in order to follow the project course on Formation and evolution of the Milky Way.
When the course is finished the student is expected to be able to:
Plan and execute a project with a theoretical or practical focus.
Analyse data or perform modelling or simulations.
Search for relevant scientific literature.
Evaluate the results and boundary conditions for a specific research project
Collaborate in smaller groups with the aim of producing a scientific result
Present the results as a small talk at a final workshop day.
Contents
The course is closely linked to the lecture course on Formation and evolution of the Milky Way and will focus on in-depth study and specialization within research on Formation and evolution of the Milky Way. Both theoretical and practical projects are offered. Examples: Modelling, simulations, data analysis, literature studies. The specific possible projects will be introduced at the start of the course. The project is performed in small groups and under supervision - Support from other staff (incl. postdocs, phd-students, guests, etc.).
