Study programme 2023-2024Français
Astronomy
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-B3-SCPHYS-020-MCompulsory UEPALMERI PatrickS888 - Physique atomique et astrophysique
  • PALMERI Patrick

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français15000022.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-PHYS-015Astronomy150000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals
    • Have a good knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of physics and of the role of models and theories.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics suitable for the study of physics, and be able to use this mathematics in applications in the field of physics
    • Undertake further study having already acquired and enhanced the necessary learning skills
  • Provide clear and accurate information
    • Communicate complex information to a qualified scientific partner
  • Have a rigorous scientific approach
    • Solve simple problems in the context of physics by identifying their basic aspects and by using both appropriate theoretical and experimental methods

Learning Outcomes of UE

initiation to astrophysics

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

1. Decoding the light from stars
1.1. Light: wave and photons
1.2. Matter and light
1.3. Effects of the Earth atmosphere
1.4. Astronomical instruments 
2. Positions and motions of stars
2.1. Astronomical coordinates
2.2. Motion of the Earth
2.3. Astronomical time
2.4. Apparent motion of stars
2.5. Proper motions of stars

Prior Experience

experiences acquired during the course 'Univers: structure et constituants'

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-PHYS-015
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-PHYS-015
  • Face-to-face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
S-PHYS-015Copie de présentation - Astronomie - Patrick Palmeri

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-015copy of the slides

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-015Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-PHYS-015'Astronomie astrophysique' A. Acker (Dunod, 2013)

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-PHYS-015Unauthorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
S-PHYS-015
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
S-PHYS-015Not applicable

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-PHYS-015
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-PHYS-015Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 28/03/2023
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 27/04/2024
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