. "Cosmology"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Origin and evolution of the universe"@en . . "6" . "This course introduces the theoretical underpinnings and the observational evidence for modern cosmology.\r\n\r\nAfter reviewing the evidence for the hot Big Bang model, we study the basics of relativistic cosmology and the expansion history. We then discuss the measurement of cosmological parameters, dark matter and dark energy. Next we study the thermal history and physical processes occurring in the early universe, such as inflation, Big Bang nucleosynthesis and recombination.\r\n\r\nThis course covers the following topics:\r\nCosmic kinematics and dynamics\r\nMeasurement of cosmological parameters\r\nDark matter\r\nThermal history of the Universe\r\nCosmic microwave background anisotropies\r\nInflation\n\nOutcome:\nUpon completion of this course you will be able to describe the current cosmological model and the observational evidence supporting this. Moreover, you will be able to do relevant calculations and read the scientific literature on the topic.\r\n\r\nUpon completion of this course you will be able to:\r\n\r\nExplain the basics of the current cosmological model\r\nUse the Friedmann equations to calculate quantities in an expanding Universe\r\nExplain how cosmological parameters are measured\r\nDiscuss the need for non-baryonic dark matter\r\nExplain various milestones in the thermal history, including Big Bang nucleosynthesis, neutrino decoupling, recombination and photon decoupling\r\nInterpret observations of the Cosmic Microwave Background\r\nExplain how inflation solves the problems with the Big Bang model" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master of Astronomy and Data Science"@en . . "https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/astronomy/astronomy-and-data-science" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "In the master’s specialisation Astronomy and Data Science you focus on development and application of new data-mining technologies, fully embracing modern astronomy as a data rich science. You combine the research curriculum in Astronomy with in-depth training in Computer Science.\n\nThe Astronomy and Data Science master’s programme is built on world-class computational astrophysics research as well as hightech industry expertise. It covers a wide range of research areas studying complex astronomical phenomena, including radiative transfer, computation of dynamical internal galaxy structures and hydrodynamical modeling of galaxy formation and evolution of the intergalactic medium.\n\nThis two-year Astronomy and Data Sicence programme uniquely combines advanced Astronomy courses of the Leiden Observatory and relevant courses from the Computer Science master’s programme of the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science including advanced data mining and neural networks. To this end, the Leiden Observatory offers sophisticated computational facilities ranging from local computer clusters to high-performance systems at national and international computing centers.\n\nOutcome:\nDuring the programme, you learn to perform academically sound research and evaluate scientific information independently and critically. Without exception, you actively participate in current research within the institute and are individually supervised by our international scientific staff. Students with a Leiden degree in Astronomy become strong communicators and collaborators and can easily operate in an international setting. You will acquire extensive astronomical research experience and highly advanced analytical and problem solving skills."@en . . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2314.00" . "Euro"@en . "19600.00" . "Mandatory" . "Most graduates holding a MSc degree in Astronomy from Leiden University find work in many different capacities, including:\n\n1. Research: universities, observatories, research institutes\n2. Industry and consultancy: ICT, R&D, telecom, high technology, aerospace\n3. Finance: banking, insurance, pension funds\n4. Public sector: governments, policy makers, high schools\n5. Science communication: journalism, popular writing, museums\n6. Typical jobs for Astronomy graduates include:\n\nScientific researcher (postdoc, research fellow, professor)\n1. R&D engineer\n2. Consultant\n3. Data scientist, statistician\n4. Policy advisor, public information officer (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs)\n5. High school physics teacher\n6. Scientific editor for magazines, newspapers and other media\n7. Research at Leiden Observatory\n\nIf you want to get more deeply involved in research after graduating in Astronomy, consider pursuing a PhD at Leiden Observatory. If you have completed the Leiden master’s degree programme in Astronomy, you are directly eligible for admission to our PhD programme"@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .