- The student has insight in the different type of galaxies in the Universe
- The student can classify galaxies in the different types along the Hubble sequence
- The student understands the structure and dynamics of our own Milky Way Galaxy
- The student understands how distances are measured within and between galaxies
- The student has an understanding of the (chemical) evolution of galaxies
- The student can write a small computer programme to analyse colour-magnitude diagrams of stellar clusters and galaxies and present the results in a written report.
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Galaxies form an integral part of the Universe as we see it around us. The course will give an overview of the types of galaxies as seen in the Universe, with a particular emphasis on the structure, evolution, content and dynamics of our own Milky Way Galaxy. The course will also discuss spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies and irregular galaxies. The structure of the Local Group is discussed, as well as the chemical evolution and "lifecycle" of the elements and the evidence for dark matter.
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General knowledge of astronomy/astrophysics at the level of the course Kaleidoscoop Sterrenkunde.
Basic familiarity with the Python programming language (at the level of the course Programmeren I).
Preferably the 'Stellar Evolution' course.
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Written Exam (70%), programming assignment (30%) as well as a bonus point for homework assignments.
Both the exam and programming assignment are mandatory parts of the course assessment and both must be passed in order to pass the course.
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This course fits within the research theme Astrophysics
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