Specific Competition
CE1 - Understand the basic conceptual schemes of Astrophysics
CE7 - Know how to find solutions to specific astrophysical problems by themselves using specific bibliography with minimal supervision. Know how to function independently in a novel research project
CE10 - Use current scientific instrumentation (both Earth-based and Space-based) and learn about its innovative technologies.
CE11 - Know how to use current astrophysical instrumentation (both in terrestrial and space observatories) especially that which uses the most innovative technology and know the fundamentals of the technology used
General Competencies
CG1 - Know the advanced mathematical and numerical techniques that allow the application of Physics and Astrophysics to the solution of complex problems using simple models
CG2 - Understand the technologies associated with observation in Astrophysics and instrumentation design
Basic skills
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader contexts
CB8 - That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments
CB10 - That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous
Exclusive to the Specialty in Observation and Instrumentation
CX8 - Understand the structure and evolution of nebulae and other large objects
6. Subject contents
Theoretical and practical contents of the subject
- Teachers: Ismael Pérez Fournon (coordinator), Emma Esparza Borges and Fernando Tinaut Ruano. Emma and Fernando will help in the organization and supervision of practices in the observatories and in the reduction and analysis of data in the Student Calculation Center of the Department of Astrophysics.
- Theoretical/practical topics:
1) Main observational techniques in all ranges of the spectrum and astronomical data files.
2) Virtual Observatory.
3) Spectroscopy techniques: multi-object, integral field.
4) Reduction and analysis of astronomical data from CCD image.
5) Practice of photometry of galaxies and transient cosmic sources using the IAC80 telescopes (Teide Observatory, Tenerife), Isaac Newton (Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma), Las Cumbres Observatory and data from public astronomical archives.
6) Practice of preparing an observation proposal.
