. "Galactic astronomy"@en . . "6.0" . "Learning objectives\n\nReferring to knowledge\n\n— Acquire a basic understanding of the structure, kinematics and dynamics of the Milky Way.\n\n— Advance in the knowledge of processes of formation and evolution of spiral galaxies.\n\n— Become familiar with the physical properties of the interstellar medium and of the stellar components of the Milky Way.\n\n— Understand which observables properties are available to us. Understand the precision in what can be attained today, focusing on the Gaia mission of the European Space Agency\n\n— Acquire knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.\n\n \n\n \n\nTeaching blocks\n\n \n\n1. Introduction\n1.1. Galaxies and their place in the Universe\n\n1.2. History of galactic astronomy\n\n1.3. Overview of galaxies: current knowledge\n\n2. Astronomical units\n2.1. Stellar component\n\n2.2. Interstellar matter\n\n2.3. Catalogues and large surveys\n\n2.4. Interstellar extinction\n\n3. Stellar statistics\n3.1. Apparent distribution of stars\n\n3.2. Fundamental equation of stellar statistics\n\n3.3. Luminosity function of stars\n\n3.4. The initial mass function and the star formation rate\n\n3.5. Galaxy models for predicting stellar recounts\n\n4. Galactic Kinematics\n4.1. Kinematics of stars in the solar neighbourhood\n\n4.2. Large scale kinematics\n\n5. The orbits of the stars in the galactic potential\n5.1. Integrals of motion\n\n5.2. Energy and angular momentum: Lindblad’s diagram\n\n5.3. The orbital structure in spherical, asymmetrical and non-asymmetric potentials\n\n5.4. Force and movement perpendicular to the galactic disc\n\n6. Fundamental equations of stellar dynamics\n6.1. Poisson’s equation\n\n6.2. Boltzmann equations without collisions\n\n7. Introduction to the chemical evolution of galaxies\n7.1. Observational evidence\n\n7.2. Gas surface density, rate of supernova explosions, enrichment\n\n7.3. Basic elements of a chemical evolution model: star birth rate and rate of fall of matter\n\n7.4. Some simplified models\n\n8. Collisions and encounters of star systems\n \n\n \n\nTeaching methods and general organization\n\n \n\n— Lectures.\n\n— Presentation of assignments by students to the rest of the class.\n\n— Practical exercises with laptop\n\n— Reading and discussion of recent articles\n\nNote: The degree of attendance to the University for the teaching and evaluation activities may be modified depending on the restrictions arising from the health crisis. If this is the case, any changes will be informed in due course through the usual channels.\n\n \n\n \n\nOfficial assessment of learning outcomes\n\n \n\nAssignments proposed to students, oral presentation in front of the class and hands-on activities. This part counts for the 40% of the final mark of the course. \n\nThe evaluation at the end of the course consists of a written examination to assess the students progress that counts for the 60% of the final mark (with the requirement of passing the exam).\n\nReevaluation: For students who do not pass the exam, a second written exam takes place in June to assess the improvement in the student progress. The final mark includes the 40% of the course activities as well.\n\n \n\nExamination-based assessment\n\nThe evaluation at the end of the course consists of a written examination to assess the students progress.\n\n \n\n \n\nReading and study resources\n\nCheck availability in Cercabib\n\nBook\n\nBINNEY, JAMES, 1950- ; MERRIFIELD, MICHAEL..\n\nGalactic astronomy. Princeton : Princeton University\n\nPress, cop. 1998\n\n Enllaç\n\nBINNEY, JAMES, 1950- ; TREMAINE, SCOTT, 1950-.\n\nGalactic dynamics. (2nd ed. Princeton : Princeton\n\nUniversity Press, 2008\n\n Enllaç\n1a ed. Enllaç\n\nMIHALAS, DIMITRI, 1939-. ; BINNEY, J.AMES, 1950-.\n\nGalactic astronomy: structre and kinematics. 2nd ed.\n\nSan Francisco : Freeman, cop. 1981\n\nhttps://cercabib.ub.edu/discovery/search?vid=34CSUC_UB:VU1&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&query=any,contains,b1105403* Enllaç\n\nSCHEFFLER, HELMUT ; ELSÄSSER, HANS, 1929-.\n\nPhysics of the galaxy and interstellar matter.\n\nBerlin : Springer, 1988" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Other Astronomy Kas"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Master in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology"@en . . "https://web.ub.edu/en/web/estudis/w/masteruniversitari-m0d0b" . "60"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The master's degree Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology of the University of Barcelona is intended for holders of bachelor's degrees and equivalent undergraduate degrees (particularly in physics), engineers and technical engineers who wish to pursue a specialization in one of the following branches of knowledge: astrophysics and space sciences; atomic, nuclear and particle physics; or gravitation and cosmology. The duration and specific content will depend on each applicant's previous studies.\nThe master's degree seeks to provide students with the training needed to conduct research in one of the fields listed above or in a related field, thanks to the interdisciplinary subjects also included in the program.\n\nThe course focuses on preparing students to begin a doctoral thesis upon completion of their degree, enabling them to pursue an academic career. However, it also provides highly valuable training for a career in the public or private sector, opening up a wide range of employment options.\n\nObjectives\nThe objectives of the master's degree are to provide students with advanced academic training in the fields of astrophysics, space sciences, atomic, nuclear and particle physics, gravitation and cosmology. More specifically, the objectives are:\n\n\n\nto study the content of a carefully selected set of subjects;\n\nto acquire the work methodology needed for conducting research and completing a doctoral thesis in the above fields through the completion of one or more research projects during the program;\n\nto acquire the skills needed to give scientific presentations;\n\nto acquire the competences, skills and abilities required to join a research group and complete doctoral studies or eventually join companies that pursue developments related to research in the mentioned fields.\n\nCompetences\nThe generic competences obtained by students will be instrumental (such as the capacity for analysis and synthesis, a working knowledge of English, knowledge of software tools and decision-making skills), interpersonal (such as critical reasoning, teamwork and creativity), and systemic (such as the capacity for independent learning and the capacity to adapt to new situations).\n\nThe specific competences obtained by students will be the capacity to understand a physical system in terms of the relevant scales of energy, the capacity to identify observable magnitudes and the capacity to test predictions from theoretical models with experimental and observational data.\n\nAnother potential specific competence is the capacity to develop and apply new technologies."@en . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1660.20" . "Euro"@en . "4920" . "None" . "Obtaining the Master's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology is the first step towards undertaking a doctoral thesis in one of the research lines in the general fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics (astrophysics and space sciences) or Particle Physics and Gravitation (atomic, nuclear and particle physics, gravitation and cosmology). Some of the more applied syllabus content may also open professional doors to work in companies in the aerospace, energy, financial and communications sectors, among others, as these require specialists in the fields of space science, data processing and analysis, process simulation and advanced computation, etc."@en . "2"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .