Astrophysics
Course code
MLT1661
old course code
MLT1661
Course title in Estonian
Astrofüüsika
Course title in English
Astrophysics
ECTS credits
2.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Major. To introduce the physical processes in space and cosmic objects, as well as contemporary problems of cosmology in connection with the birth and evolution of the Universe.
Brief description of the course
Physical conditions on the surface of the planets of the Solar system. Structure and processes of the Sun. Stars atmospheres. Binary stars. Methods for measuring the stars characteristics. Models of the interiors of the stars. Intergalactic matter. Galaxies and Metagalaxy. Cosmological models. Big Bang.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
Lectures, seminars, written tests.
Lectures, seminars, written tests.
Teacher
Dots Ain Ainsaar
Prerequisite course 1