NWI-NM112
Formation and Evolution of Galaxies
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-NM112
Credits (ECTS)6
CategoryMA (Master)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Wiskunde, Natuur- en Sterrenkunde;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. E.G. Körding
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Examiner
dr. E.G. Körding
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Contactperson for the course
dr. E.G. Körding
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Lecturer
dr. E.G. Körding
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Lecturer
dr. S.S. Larsen
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Academic year2022
Period
KW3-KW4  (30/01/2023 to 31/08/2023)
Starting block
KW3
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
  • The student understands the modern paradigm of galaxy evolution in a hierarchical universe
  • The student understands the observational techniques used to study galaxies and their evolution
  • The student understands how stellar populations and their chemical evolution constrain the theoretical picture of galaxy and evolution 
  • translating physical problems into numerical simulations
  • reading scientific literature
  • scientific report writing
  • presentation skills
Content
The course introduces the evolution and structure formation of galaxies. It will complement the course "Gravity and the Cosmos" from an astronomical/observational perspective. The course will roughly follow the book by  Mo, Bosch & White: Galaxy Formation and Evolution (ISBN-13: 9780521857932) from chapter 9 to 16. The lectures will cover:
  • Star Formation in Galaxies
  • Stellar populations and chemical evolution including globular clusters
  • Disc Galaxies
  • Galaxy Interactions and Transformations
  • Elliptical Galaxies
  • Active Galaxies
  • Statistical Properties of the Galaxy Population
  • Semi-analytical models of Galaxy Formation
  • The Intergalactic Medium
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
Foundations of astronomy as taught in a BSC program
Test information
Grading will be based on presentation and assignments
Specifics
 
Recommended materials
Book
Mo, Bosch & White: Galaxy Formation and Evolution (ISBN-13: 9780521857932) from chapter 9 to 16.
ISBN:9780521857932

Instructional modes
Course

Tests
Computer exercises
Test weight1
Test typeAssignment
OpportunitiesBlock KW4, Block KW4

Student lecture
Test weight1
Test typePresentation
OpportunitiesBlock KW4