Exoplanets and exobiology
Specific Competition
CE1 - Understand the basic conceptual schemes of Astrophysics
General Competencies
CG2 - Understand the technologies associated with observation in Astrophysics and instrumentation design
CG4 - Evaluate the orders of magnitude and develop a clear perception of physically different situations that show analogies allowing the use, to new problems, of synergies and known solutions
CG8 - Possess the necessary foundation to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy, both from scientific training (carrying out a master's and/or doctorate), and from professional activity.
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
CX10 - Know the methods used to detect extrasolar planets and the tools of exobiology
6. Subject contents
Theoretical and practical contents of the subject
1. Substellar objects: Introduction. Star and substellar formation. Physical properties and evolution of substellar objects. Observation of substellar objects. (Professor: Dr. Víctor Sánchez Béjar, Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC))
2. The Solar System. Structure of the Solar System. Physical characteristics of the planets. rocky planets. giant planets. Asteroids and minor objects. (Professor: Dr. Hannu Parviainen, IAC)
3. Planet formation models. Exoplanet formation mechanisms. (Professor: Dr. Hannu Parviainen, IAC)
4. Search for exoplanets: Introduction. direct methods. Astrometry, Chronometry and Microlensing. Radial speed. transits. Phase curves and secondary transits (Professor: Dr. David Nespral, IAC)
5. Practice: Characterization of exoplanets from observational data. (Professor: Dr. Hannu Parviainen, IAC)
6. Planetary atmospheres I. Atmospheres of the Solar System: Atmospheres of terrestrial planets. The atmosphere of Venus. Earth's atmosphere. Composition and energy balance. The albedo and the greenhouse effect. The atmosphere of Mars. The atmospheres of giant planets. (Professor: Ms. Emma Esparza-Borges, IAC)
7. Planetary atmospheres II. Evolution of planetary atmospheres: Plate tectonics and the C-Si cycle. Evolution of the atmosphere of Mars. Evolution of the atmosphere of Venus. Evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and life. Exoplanet atmospheres. (Teacher: Ms. Emma Esparza-Borges, IAC)
8. Life and biomarkers: Astrobiology. Atmospheric and surface biomarkers. The Earthsine and the specter of a habitable planet. Earth over time. Probability of existence of life. (Professor: Dr. Juan Antonio Belmonte, IAC)
9. Thermal habitability zone: Introduction. The concept of habitable zone. The greenhouse effect. Planets capable of supporting life. Tectonic plates. The CO2 cycle. The end of life on Earth.
10. Dynamic habitable zone: The dynamics of the Solar System. Formation of planetary systems and life. Location of habitable planets. The origin of the water. Habitability in the Solar System. Extinctions: impacts and volcanism. Galactic habitable zone (Professor: Dr. Juan Antonio Belmonte, IAC)
The influence of radiation: Ionizing radiation. The Heliosphere. Effects of radiation on living beings. The origin of life (Professor: Dr. Juan Antonio Belmonte, IAC)
11. Observation and data analysis technique: spectrophotometry (Professor: Ms. Emma Esparza-Borges, IAC)
Presential
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Exoplanets and exobiology
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