Astrophysics
| Title | ΑΣΤΡΟΦΥΣΙΚΗ / Astrophysics |
| Code | ΑΑ0212 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Loukas Vlachos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Inactive |
| Course ID | 40000541 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600036274
|
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600036274
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΑΑ0202 Introduction to Astronomy
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to gravitating fluids and black bodies. Formation of stars from interstellar matter. Stellar hydrostatic equilibrium. Stellar winds and astrophysical jets. Stellar evolution, accretion disks, end states, degenerate matter. White dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes.
Keywords
Astrophysics, Stellar Evolution, Accretion Disks, Astrophysical Jets, White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, Black Holes
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Powerpoint Presentations, Blackboard page.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 39 |
Student Assessment
Description
Homework (15%), Mid-term exam (25%), Final exam (60%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σημειώσεις
Last Update
23-09-2013
