The focus of the course is on properties of different types of galaxies, but mainly on processes that are especially important for how galaxies evolve: star formation, dynamic processes within and between galaxies, and active galactic nuclei. and the underlying astrophysical processes that govern their formation and evolution. Specifically, you should be able to:
describe different types of galaxies, and the astrophysical processes that give rise to the observable properties of them
qualitatively describe star formation in galaxies, galaxy dynamics, chemical enrichment in galaxies, and the electromagnetic spectrum of galaxies
solve calculation problems relating to star formation in galaxies, galaxy dynamics, chemical enrichment in galaxies, and the electromagnetic spectrum of galaxies
show understanding for how galaxies are affected, quantitatively and qualitatively, as they evolve and interact
show good insight in, and understanding of, modern extragalactic research, as well as discuss this at seminars.
