Course: Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics

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Course title Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics
Course code SLO/UAAF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tomáštík Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Ebr Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Haderka Ondřej, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Prouza Michael, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Grygar Jiří, RNDr. CSc.
  • Juryšek Jakub, Ing. Mgr.
Course content
- Introduction to astronomy. Dimensions in the universe, observable objects, tools and methods of observation. Coordinate systems. Measurement of time. Calendars. Catalogues and maps. Software. - Celestial mechanics, Kepler's laws, orbital elements, multiple-body systems. - Birth and development of stars. Internal structure. Protostars. Double- and multiple-star systems. Variable stars. Final stages of star developement - compact stars, novae, supernovae, black holes. HR-diagram. The Sun. - Interstellar matter. Open and globular clusters. - Galaxies, galactical structures, dynamics of galaxies. Our galaxy. Place of the Sun in our galaxy, star movements and their velocities. - Cosmology. Models of the universe. - Up-to-date findings about the universe.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Attendace - 39 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 51 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The subject familiarizes the students with the fundamentals of astornomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
Knowledge. Recall celestial mechanics. Describe observable objects in the universe and their properties. Describe development of stars and star systems.
Prerequisites
Not specified.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Dialog

Active class attendance.
Recommended literature
  • Caroll, B.W., Ostlie, D.A. (2007). An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics. Addison-Wesley, San Francisco.
  • Harwit, M. (2006). Astrophysical Concepts. Springer, New York.
  • Karttunen, H., Kröger, P., Oja, H., Poutanen, M., Donner, K.J. (1996). Fundamental astronomy. Springer, Berlin.
  • Roy, A.E., Clarke, D. (2003). Astronomy, Principles and Practice. IoP Publishing, Bristol.
  • Vanýsek, V. (1980). Základy astronomie a astrofyziky. Academia, Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Instrument and Computer Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter