. "Continuum mechanics"@en . . "6" . "• Basic concepts regarding Cartesian tensors, Lagrangian and Eulererian coordinates\n• Strain tensor, deformation, conservation laws, constitutive equations\n• Linear elasticity, Navier equations\n• Newtonian fluid mechanics, Navier-Stokes equations, ideal fluids, vorticity\n• Viscous fluids, laminar flow, turbulent flow, boundary layer, aerodynamics\n• Thermodynamics of continua\n• Applications of the Euler equations: solar wind, stellar stability, Newtonian cosmology\n• Waves and solitons (Korteweg-de Vries)\n• Electromagnetic continuum in plasmas, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), plasma waves\n• Concepts from modern differential geometry: vector fields and differential forms, tensor\n• analysis, Riemannian geometry\n• Nonlinear continua\n• Structural elements: beams, plates and shells\n• Geometry and gauge theory in fluid mechanics\n• Relativistic continuum, energy-momentum tensor, Einstein field equations, cosmology.\nFinal competences:\n1 The student has gained insight in the foundations of the mechanics of continuous media.\r\n2 The student has gained appreciation for the interdisciplinary character of the domain of\r\ncontinuum mechanics and of the common applicability of the underlying physical principles\r\nand the mathematical formalism in the multiple specialties wherein applications were\r\nprovided.\r\n3 The student is able to use the acquired expertise to translate physical problems into\r\nmathematical models and, conversely, to interpret mathematical conclusions in a physical context.\r\n4 The student has acquired arithmetic skills, both analytical and by computer, allowing him/herto solve new problems in continuum mechanics, starting from the insight gained.\r\n5 The student has acquired the necessary skills to commence a more specialized study in each of the subdisciplines discussed." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Classical Mechanics"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .