. "Planetary Science"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Planetary systems"@en . . "6.0" . "### Teaching language\n\nEnglish \n_Obs.: As aulas serão em português caso todos dominem esta língua._\n\n### Objectives\n\n• Introduce the students to the field of planetary system science, giving them all the tools to understand the concepts and terminology used; \n• Introduce the basic processes of planet formation as an outcome of the stellar formation process; \n• Familiarize the students with the basic theoretical and observational tools used in this domain; \n• Introduce the state-of-the-art research and results; \n• Use the planetary sciences domain to apply concepts of physics and astrophysics that were previously learned.\n\n### Learning outcomes and competences\n\nAt the end of the course, the student should: \n \n• Have a historical perspective about the discovery of our Solar System and of other planetary systems; \n• Describe the characteristics of the Solar System bodies as well as their composition and structure; \n• Have a background about the dynamics of planetary orbits; \n• Recognize the basic steps of the formation of a solar-type star, and how those steps lead to the necessary conditions for planet formation; \n• Have a general view about the process of planetary system formation and evolution, including some details about the formation of our own Solar System; \n• Describe the characteristics of extra-solar planetary systems; \n• List and describe the techniques used in this field of research as well as what astrophysical and physical information they provide; \n• Recognize the limitations and caveats of the different techniques; \n• Describe the difficulties and open issues in this field of research; \n• Describe the present state-of-the-art knowledge about the research in planetary system sciences; \n• Have an overall view about the challenges for the next years in this field, as well as about the major projects that will allow to give the next big steps; \n• Discuss in a critical way all the results in the field; \n• Read and present a scientific paper on planetary system research, and motivate an observational project in the field; \n• Analyze in a qualitative and quantitative way sets of data coming from planet search programs and determine from them the physical parameters of extra-solar planets.\n\n### Working method\n\nPresencial\n\n### Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)\n\nBasic physics and mathematics.\n\n### Program\n\nTheoretical component: \n \n1\\. The Solar System: a Historical Perspective \n \n2\\. Basic dynamics \n \n3\\. An introduction to the Solar System: general properties and basic concepts \n \n4\\. Star formation: a brief overview \n \n5\\. Disks as planet formation stages \n \n6\\. Planet formation: from observational evidence to basic modelling \n \n7\\. Searching for exoplanets: detection methods \n \n8\\. Stellar Astrophysics and Exoplanets \n \n9\\. The properties of planetary systems \n \n \nPractical components: \n \na. Class excercises \n \nb. Detecting an exoplanet with RV and transit data \n \nc. Presentation of one scientific paper\n\n### Mandatory literature\n\nDe Pater Imke; [Planetary sciences](http://catalogo.up.pt/F/-?func=find-b&local_base=FCUP&find_code=SYS&request=000293695 \"Planetary sciences (Opens in a new window)\"). ISBN: 9780521853712 \n\n### Complementary Bibliography\n\nS. Seager; Exoplanets, University of Arizona Press, 2011 \nR.W. Hilditch; An introduction to close binary systems, Cambridge University Press, 2001 \n\n### Teaching methods and learning activities\n\nTheoretical classes. \nPractical component includes the presentation of research papers, the resolution of exercises, and a computational work (and respective report).\n\n### Software\n\nlatex \nhttp://www.astro.up.pt/resources/soap-t \n\n### Evaluation Type\n\nDistributed evaluation with final exam\n\n### Assessment Components\n\nExam: 50,00%\nPresential participation: 5,00%\nWritten assignment: 45,00%\n\n**Total:**: 100,00%\n\n### Amount of time allocated to each course unit\n\nAutonomous study: 120,00 hours\nFrequency of lectures: 42,00 hours\n\n**Total:**: 162,00 hours\n\n### Eligibility for exams\n\nFrequency of classes is not mandatory but is considered of great importance, and counts for the final evaluation.\n\n### Calculation formula of final grade\n\nWeighted average of the 3 components: \n\\- Written exam (50%) - minimum 7 (in 20) values \n\\- Exercises about the subjects done during the classes (5%) \n\\- Report of practical work and presentation of scientific paper (45%)\n\nMore information at: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/en/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=498804" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master in Astronomy and Astrophysics"@en . . "https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/en/cur_geral.cur_view?pv_ano_lectivo=2022&pv_origem=cur&pv_tipo_cur_sigla=m&pv_curso_id=871" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The main objective of the Master of Astronomy is to complement and extend the training of graduate students in astronomy, physics, mathematics and related fields. In particular, in order to improve their preparation for a research career in Astronomy, through their subsequent enrolment in a Doctoral Programme in Astronomy.\n\n### Admissions Requirements\n\nApplicants to the Second Cycle (Master) in Astronomy must hold a First Cycle (Bachelor) degree (minimum of 180 ECTS credits) or equivalent (including higher education foreign degrees), whose curriculum includes at least 30 ECTS credits, or equivalent, in Mathematics and Physics, including a minimum of 12 ECTS credits in each of these scientific areas. Candidates that may verify these conditions before the end of the registration period in the Master in Astronomy can also apply. Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognised as attesting the capacity to successfully complete this cycle of studies by the Scientific Committee of the Master in Astronomy may also be admitted. \n\n### Criteria for Selection and Ranking\n\nThe ranking will be done according to the following criteria and sub-criteria:\n\n* 1.1 - Academic curriculum (training area and average grade) (80%)\n * 1.1.1 - Subcriterion 1: training area (40%)\n * 1.1.2 - Subcriterion 2: average and adequacy of the degree (40%)\n* 1.2 - Scientific curriculum and professional experience (20%)\n * 1.2.1 - Subcriterion 1: technical and/or scientific publications and communications (10%)\n * 1.2.2 - Subcriterion 2: participation in research projects, internships in the area of the cycle of studies or other relevant professional experience (10%)\n\n \nNote: Candidates who do not yet hold a Bachelor's degree and/or have an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the statutory competent scientific body, will be ranked according to the criteria and subcriteria indicated above, with the difference that the final average mark of the degree will be replaced by the weighted average mark of all curricular units completed to date. \n \n**Candidates' tiebreaker criterion:** greater number of ECTS credits obtained in the area of the cycle of studies.\n\n### Teaching Language\n\n* Fully in English\n\n### Information\n\nIt is highly desirable that candidates possess programming skills and a good written and oral command of the English language.\n\n### Contacts\n\nCourse Director: m.ast.diretor@fc.up.pt\n\nPostgraduate Section: pos.graduacao@fc.up.pt\n\nStudents: m.ast@fc.up.pt\n\n### General information\n\n* Information for applicants: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/en/cur_geral.cur_info_cand_view?pv_curso_id=871&pv_ano_lectivo=2022&pv_tipo_cur_sigla=m&pv_origem=cur \n\nDirector: Catarina Lobo\n\nAcronym: M:A_ASTR\n\nAcademic Degree: Master\n\nType of course/cycle of study: Masters Degree\n\nStart: 2007/2008\n\nDuration: 4 Semesters\n\n### Study Plan\n\n* Plano de Estudos oficial desde 2013/14: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/en/cur_geral.cur_planos_estudos_view?pv_plano_id=6001&pv_ano_lectivo=2022&pv_tipo_cur_sigla=m&pv_origem=cur \n\n* All Courses of Study: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/en/cur_geral.cur_planos_estudos_list?pv_curso_id=871&pv_ano_lectivo=2022&pv_tipo_cur_sigla=m&pv_origem=cur \n\n### Certificates\n\n* Master's degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics (120 ECTS credits)\n* Specialization in Astronomy and Astrophysics (66 ECTS credits)\n\n### Predominant Scientific Areas\n\n* Astronomy\n* Physics"@en . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1300.00" . "Euro"@en . "3750.00 (International) / 2250.00 (CPLP)" . "Recommended" . "* Researcher: Researchers in astronomy work on a variety of projects, from studying the formation of stars and galaxies to searching for exoplanets. They typically work in universities, research institutes, or government agencies.\n* Engineer: Engineers in astronomy develop and build instruments for astronomical observations. They also work on software for data analysis and visualization.\n* Consultant: Consultants in astronomy work with businesses and government agencies to apply astronomical knowledge to solve problems. For example, they may help to develop new technologies for space exploration or to assess the risks of asteroid impacts.\n* Science communicator: Science communicators in astronomy share the excitement of astronomy with the public through writing, public speaking, and media appearances. They may work in museums, science centers, or the media."@en . "1"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .