. "Astronomy"@en . . "English"@en . . "Observational astrophysics: proposal preparation"@en . . "3" . "To work out small research projects in a team starting from a descriptive outline.\nTo synthesise the results of the research project in a scientific talk to the peers\nTo write a scientific report on the results of the conducted research\"" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Research projects in theoretical astrophysics"@en . . "3" . "to carry out small theoretical research projects in astrophysics and plasma astrophysics,\nto synthesizse the results of a project and to communicate the results in a scientific presentation\nto write a sceintific report about the background and the results of the research carried out" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Research school in observational astronomy"@en . . "6" . "Experience the whole cycle from idea, through proposal preparation and writing up to actual observing, data reduction, data\nanalysis and report writing (this course).\nVisit one of the major (if not the major) international observatories of Europe.\nCome into contact with the technological part of modern observational\nastrophysics.\nTranslate the instrument characteristics into an observational experiment\nwhich is crafted to address the scientifc question you have developed.\nExperience that teamwork is also important in projects on observational astrophysics.\nWrite a scientific text on the experiment." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Research projects"@en . . "3" . "work out small research projects starting from a descriptive situation outline\n to synthesize the results of the research project\nto communicate the results of the research project to peers by means of a scientific talk\nto write a scientific report on the results of the conducted research" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Stellar structure and evolution"@en . . "6" . "the student can formulate the basic laws of physics and apply them to describe the stellar\nstructure.\nthe student can formulate nuclear physics processes that take place in stellar\ninteriors.\nthe student can formulate the various equations-of-state of relevance for\nstellar interiors.\nthe student can formulate all the important phases of the life cycle for stars of\nvarious mass.\nthe students can formulate the end products of stellar evolution as a function\nof the birth mass.\nthe students can use the modern state-of-the-art open-access computercode MESA to compute\nstellar models and to interpret the interior profiles of all the physical quantities of relevance for stellar interiors." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Galaxies and cosmology"@en . . "6" . "To familiarize the student with the fields of galactic and cosmological astronomy, including some selected contemporary research topics. \n\nTo learn about basic underlying physical processes for the formation and evolution of galaxies and clusters of galaxies. \n\nTo learn about world models and structure growth in the universe, building on a picture containing components of dark matter and energy. \n\nTo learn about how we can observationally constrain models of galaxies and structure growth in the universe." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Observational techniques in astronomy"@en . . "6" . "To realise that observing electromagnetic radiation of celestial bodies is the basic concept to gain information on the cosmos\n- To identify an observational technique that suits best a given scientific question and\n- To be able to identify the best instrument at the observatories worldwide\n- To understand the physical and statistical bases for contemporary astronomical instrumentation, observation techniques and observational data processing\n- To be able to apply a first-order numerical simulation of an optical telescope system and perform a case study using one of the information restitution techniques commonly used in astronomy\n- To be able to quantify the observing time needed to obtain a given precision\n- To become familiar with the reduction of data obtained with the basic astronomical techniques (photometry, astrometry, spectroscopy)\n- To compute reliable errors of the measured physical quantities" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Radiation processes in astronomy"@en . . "6" . "To realise that observing electromagnetic radiation of celestial bodies is the basic concept to gain information on the cosmos\n- To understand the basic concepts in the description of radiative processes relevant in astronomy and astrophysics\n- To be able to identify and evaluate the main radiation processes for a wide range of astronomical objects\n- To be able to apply the theory of radiation processes in a sample of case studies of realistic astrophysical objects and environments" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Introduction to general relativity"@en . . "3" . "The student becomes acquainted with Einstein's theory of relativity and thus with the notion of gravity as a manifestation of curved spacetime.\nThe student learns how to apply the theory in a number of physical situations, correcting his/her intuition where necessary, and he/she studies the experimental foundations and tests of the theory.\nThe student learns to interpret statements about relativity made in the popular scientific literature or in the media in general. He/she learns to appreciate the developments in relativity within the general historical context of physics." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Introduction to plasma dynamics"@en . . "6" . "The goal is to provide the basic information and the basic theoretical approach to plasma physics. The vast majority of the universe is in a plasma state. Plasmas are systems of interacting charged particles where the bond between electrons and ions in atoms is broken and the system acts as a collective of very large numbers of particles. Plasmas have many applications in laboratory, industry, space and astrophysics. But besides the plasmas themselves, the models used to study them are of vast applicability in many areas of science and engineering. Learning plasma physics is doubly productive: it teached how plasmas work and it teaches how to study other many body systems with collective interactions (from the nanoscales all the way to the universe itself)." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Planetary systems"@en . . "6" . "• To introduce the students in the dynamics of the solar system\n• To familiarise the students in current solar-system research\n• To introduce the students in the current state of knowledge of exosolar planetary systems.\n• To understand the diversity of the orbits within the solar system" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Binary stars"@en . . "6" . "- explain the importance of binaries in the context of the determination\nof basic stellar parameters\n- derive the orbital elements of binary stars\n- understand and explain the role of binarity in the chemical properties of some binaries\n- outline the role of compact binaries as test laboratories of general relativity" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Relativity"@en . . "6" . "The students are introduced to Einstein's theory of gravity. After a short introduction to the basics of differential geometry the Einstein equations are derived and studied. Exact solutions of the Einstein equations and their physical applications are discussed in detail. Various other topics such as black holes, gravitational waves and applications of general relativity to cosmology are also an integral part of this course." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Star formation"@en . . "6" . "• To identify the conditions for star formation\n• To become acquainted with the basic ingredients of the star formation process\n• To understand the dynamical processes within disks\n• To situate our solar system in the broad context of planet formation" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Stellar atmospheres and stellar winds"@en . . "6" . "• The student can understand the main processes involved in radiation transfer\n• The student can interpret analytical and numerical solutions of radiation transfer, as described in the scientific literature, and can compare these methods with the ones illustrated in the course\n• The student can interpret the spectra of stellar atmospheres in function of temperature, gravity and chemical composition of the star\n• The student can understand the different physical causes for the onset of a stellar wind\n• The student can interpret observations of stellar winds using basic physical concepts, illustrated by means of simplified analytical equations or complex theoretical computer models" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Interstellar matter"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Theory of nucleosynthesis"@en . . "3" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Data analysis in astronomy and physics"@en . . "6" . "to recognize different types of astronomy and physics data analysis problems\n how to translate these types of problems into a statistical model, and understand the limitations of the model\n how to implement the statistical model in Python using existing libraries and using real-world astronomical and physics datasets\n how to critically assess the numerical results, and quantify the uncertainties of the estimates and the predictions\n how to select the most optimal model\n how to visualize the dataset, the model parameters and their uncertainties, and predictions" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Plasma physics of the sun"@en . . "6" . "The students are being introduced to a few concrete applications of the plasma-astrophysics in the most nearby star: the sun. The students learn that the sun plays a key-roll in our insight in the physics of starts and other astrophyisical and laboratorium plasma. Magnetohydrodynamics as a mathematical model will be used to describe magnetical appearances in the outer layers of the sun and in the atmosphere of the sun. The students are presented with the possibility to apply a number of mathematical techniques in particular situations: eg; solve normal and partial hyperbolic differential equations, solve non-linear elliptic differential equations, complexe analysis, disruption analysis, …" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Computational methods for astrophysical applications"@en . . "6" . "The course starts with an introduction to common spatial and temporal discretization techniques to numerically solve sets of partial differential equations. Further on, the course treats various state-of-the-art numerical methods used in astrophysical computations. This encompasses basic shock-capturing schemes as employed in modern Computational Fluid Dynamics, common approaches for handling Radiative Transfer, and concrete gas dynamical applications with astrophysical counterparts. The main aim is to give insight in the advantages and disadvantages of the employed numerical techniques. The course will illustrate their typical use with examples which concentrate on stellar out-flows where the role and numerical treatment of radiative losses will be illustrated, but also touch on studies from solar physics, stellar atmospheres, astrophysical accretion disks and jets, pulsar winds, planetary nebulae, interacting stellar winds, supernovae . . . . The students will experiment with existing and/or self-written software, and gain hands-on insight in algorithms, their convergence rates, time step limitations, stability, .... The students will in the end be able to apply some of the schemes to selected test problems." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Asteroseismology"@en . . "6" . "• interpret modern data of non-radially oscillating stars\n• apply time series analysis and mode identification techniques\n• work out research results within a small team of students\n• summarize research results in a written report and talk\n• summarize highlights of selected international papers in asteroseismology" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Specialised topics in astronomical techniques"@en . . "6" . "• To understand the basic concepts of observational astronomy beyond the visible domain.\n• To get acquainted with techniques used in the mm and radio domain\n• To get acquainted with techniques used in high-energy astrophysics\n• To understand the basic concepts of interferometry\n• To be trained in reduction and interpretation of optical interferometric data\n• To be trained in reduction and interpretation of radio interferometric data\n• To be trained in advanced image processing techniques used in astronomical research" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Space weather"@en . . "6" . "To provide an overview of the current observational data and known effects of the space weather;\nTo provide insight in the basic physics of the solar drivers of space weather;\n To provide an overview of the current state of the art modeling and forecasting activities for some aspects of space weather, e.g. CME initiation and IP CME evolution, gradual SPE events, etc.\nTo explore the effects of space weather on humans and on technology in space and on the ground." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Theoretical seismology"@en . . "6" . "• To explain that seismology is the best method for probing the internal structure of\nstars and planets\n• To identify the different waves propagating in stars and planets and derive their\nproperties\n• To derive the governing equations for stellar and planetary oscillations\n• To describe and derive the spatial and temporal characteristics of normal modes\n• To clarify the physical and mathematical basis for interpreting observational results\nin terms of interior structure\n• To explain why some stars oscillate, and others not\n• To be able to read and interpret research articles on theoretical (astero)seismology" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Physics of planets"@en . . "6" . "To explain the main characteristics of planets and large satellites\n• To appreciate and interpret the diversity and similarities in planets and large satellites\n• To describe and apply the physical and mathematical principles governing the structure and evolution of planets and large satellites\n• To use the main methods for investigating the interior of planets and satellites\n• To describe the interior structure of the known planets and large satellites\n• To interpret recent advances in planetary research" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "High-energy astrophysics and gravitational wave astrophysics"@en . . "6" . "To give an overview of the high-energy phenomena that are observed in the Universe\nTo connect these observations to the relevant physics\nTo obtain a deeper understanding of physics under extreme temperatures, densities, pressures and gravitational fields" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Early universe cosmology"@en . . "6" . "The student becomes acquainted with the general theory of modern, relativistic cosmology and its observational vindication. This includes the thermal and nuclear history of our expanding universe, as well as the formation of large-scale structures like galaxies from seeds generated in a primordial era of inflation. The student learns to appreciate the development of relativistic cosmology in the historical context of 20th century physics." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Science communication and outreach"@en . . "6" . "The course wants to stimulate reflection on the social meaning of science and the role of communication, information and popularization. In addition the course offers an\nintroduction to the scientific literature and empirical studies on science communication. Finally the concrete process of science communication (communication media,\ntypology of communication, communication sociology) is investigated." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Science and sustainability: a socio-ecological approach"@en . . "6" . "The student understands the terms sustainability, sustainable development, education for sustainability.\nThe student understands certain measures, argued from the diverse academic disciplines, that can be taken in the domain of science to stimulate sustainability, and the impact they (may) have.\nThe student understands certain didactical principles that can be used in the context of education for sustainable development.\nThe student recognizes the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration in the context of sustainability, sustainable development and education for sustainable development .\nThe student dares to take a position in the debate on social themes such as sustainability and sustainable development and dares to take responsibility in this context.\nThe student has developed the skills to communicate clearly about scientific subjects and to work in an interdisciplinary team.\nThe student is able to apply the three stages of analyzing, problem solving and implementation on a problem of sustainable development.\nThe student can implement didactical aspects in the context of education for sustainable development." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Science for an inclusive society"@en . . "3" . "The students gain concrete experience with the problem of the diverse social impact of science and technology through a service contact.\n\n- The students show a committed commitment and provide responsible and respectful support to people who find themselves in a situation in society in relation to science and technology that varies from limited expertise to absolute vulnerability. The students show that they can individually reflect on the way they provide support and that they can question their own perspective.\n\n- Based on their concrete experience, the students can articulate how they will take this into account as future scientists so that individual people in a vulnerable situation in relation to scientific and technological change really get opportunities to enjoy this as much as possible and suffer as few disadvantages as possible. experience.\n\n- Based on their concrete experience, the students can articulate how they, as future scientists, will take vulnerable groups into account in relation to science and technology, so that the general societal, possible negative impact of scientific and technological developments is well-considered and therefore justified, e.g. by applying of social sustainability as a framework.\n\nThese objectives are communicated to the students at the start of the lectures." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Introduction to plasma dynamics"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Planetary systems"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Binary stars"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Relativity"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Star formation"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Stellar atmospheres and stellar winds"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Interstellar matter"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Theory of nucleosynthesis"@en . . "3" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Plasma physics of the sun"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Computational methods for astrophysical applications"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Asteroseismology"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Specialised topics in astronomical techniques"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Space weather"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Theoretical seismology"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Physics of planets"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "High-energy astrophysics and gravitational wave astrophysics"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Early universe cosmology"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics"@en . . "https://www.kuleuven.be/programmes/master-astronomy-astrophysics" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "he Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics is a two-year programme consisting of 120 ECTS credits. In the first year, theoretical courses\n provide a solid foundation for further study, while you develop your \nresearch skills by undertaking a research project. In the second year \nyou work on your master's thesis, as front-line research\n typically conducted within one of the research groups. Attention is \ndevoted to the analysis and astrophysical interpretation of data and \nmodels, as well as to technological aspects of international \nastronomical research.\n\nAstronomical research and education has a distinct international and multidisciplinary character.\n The emphasis is on developing and applying research methodologies to \ncollect, analyse and interpret astronomical observations in the context \nof astrophysics. Technological as well as computational and theoretical \naspects are extensively covered. Thanks to new generations of \ninstruments on the Earth's surface and in space, you can adequately \nstudy the origin, structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies \nand the universe. Astronomy therefore retains a central place in \ninternational fundamental research.\n\nUpon successful completion of this programme, you will have acquired:\n\na thorough insight into various aspects of astronomya developed understanding of the various sciences contributing to astronomya critical research attitudethe ability to define and formulate strategies to study complex questionsthe ability to integrate technological developments into basic researchthe ability to construct simple numeric and physical-mathematical models to study data within a theoretical framework"@en . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1092.10" . "Euro"@en . "1343.90" . "None" . "-"@en . "1"^^ . "FALSE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Faculty of Sciences"@en . .