. "Cosmology"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Cosmology and galaxy formation"@en . . "6" . "The course starts with an overview of the phenomenology of galaxies and of cosmological\r\nobservations (large-scale distribution of galaxies, the Hubble expansion, the accelerating\r\nuniverse, ...). Friedman-Lemaitre models for the dynamics of the universe. Evolution of cosmic\r\nstructure, from the primordial density fluctuations left over after inflation to the formation of\r\nvirialised objects, such as galaxies. Effects due to cold and/or hot dark matter. Numerical\r\nsimulations of structure formation. Recent observations of the power spectrum of the\r\nmicrowave background temperature fluctuations. Determination of the cosmological\r\nparameters and the concordance model. Shortcomings of this model and possible alternatives.\nFinal competences: \n1 Learn to apply the astronomical research method, which is usually based on observations and not on experiments, to this specific topic.\r\n2 Learn how to calculate certain observable quantities within the context of a simple cosmological model.\r\n3 Know how to apply methods drawn from other physical theories (e.g. general relativity or particle physics) to cosmological theories.\r\n4 Gain insight in the limitations of current cosmological theories.\r\n5 Learn to appreciate and communicate the philosophical and social importance of the subject" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy"@en . . "https://images.communicate.vub.ac.be/Web/VUB/%7Be03fbc44-87f1-488a-badd-e287777c0353%7D_WE_oplBrochure_MB_EN_Physics-Astronomy_8P.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&utm_content=MARCOM%20REKRUTERING%20brochure%20download%20ENG&%3Cutm_campaign= https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/all-study-programmes-vub/bachelors-and-masters-programmes-vub/master-in-physics-and-astronomy/program/master/master-physics-and-astronomy-minor-research\n" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy: Minor Research is composed of 30 ECTS compulsory courses, 30 ECTS master thesis, 10-12 ECTS external mobility courses and 48-50 ECTS minor Research Electives. Our Master is jointly organized with UGent.\n\nPhysics aims at understanding the world around us by observing it from the smallest scales to the scale of the universe itself. From those observations, models are built to allow us to understand, explain and eventually predict the behavior of nature. The Master in Physics and Astronomy provides a comprehensive education in physics covering the particle physics, general relativity, astrophysics and the study of complex systems.\n\nThis master will give you quantitative and analytic skills that are useful to solve many problems arising in many areas beyond physics."@en . . . "2"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1092.10" . "Euro"@en . "3620.00" . "Recommended" . "As a physicist you will be in high demand on the job market. With a master in Physics and Astronomy from VUB, you will have the knowledge and skills to land a job in one of many diverse sectors.\n\nThere is plenty of work in scientific research at universities and research institutes. In industry, in modelling, statistics and informatics. Alternatively, work on risk analysis and modelling in the banking, finance or pharmaceuticals sectors. You will also be valuable in the field of education. Infinite opportunities, in fact!"@en . "2"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .