Galaxies
Stockholm University
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Galaxies
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Code: AS7022
The course discusses extragalactic astronomy with emphasis on the origin and evolution of galaxies and with a strong connection to recent research results. The lectures concentrate on physical processes that are especially important for the formation and evolution of galaxies: star formation and the initial mass function, feedback from supernovae and stellar winds, dynamical processes within and between galaxies, chemical enrichment and mixing of the interstellar medium, active galactic nuclei, dust. The course to a large extent consists of seminars where the students discuss recent research literature. Each student then enters deeply into a specific subject that is chosen together with the teacher. This study is presented both in a written report and orally.
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires knowledge corresponding to a Bachelor's degree in astronomy, physics, or similar. In addition, knowledge corresponding to the courses Introduction to astronomy, 7.5 credits (AS5005), Astrophysical spectra, 7.5 credits (AS5004) and Stellar structure and evolution, 7.5 credits (AS5002) is needed. Also required is knowledge equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English 6.
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Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.
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