26932 - Astronomy and Astrophysics
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1. General information
The objective of the subject is to learn about basic astronomical measurements, the phenomenology of stars and galactic astronomy . The student will become familiar with the different types of astronomical coordinate systems, with the apparent distribution of stars and their large-scale motion, with the basic equations for describing stellar interiors and the properties of stellar matter, with the interstellar medium, and with the different types of galaxies.
5. Assessment system
Activity 1: It represents 30% of the final grade.
Continuous evaluation through the resolution of problems and questions throughout the teaching period of the subject which will deal with the different contents.
Also, students will be able to propose works that complement the topics covered in the subject. It will be carried out in groups. It can be submitted in writing to during the teaching period. It will be evaluated according to its completeness and correctness.
Activity 2: It represents 70% of the final grade of the subject.
Performance of a written test in which students will solve problems of stellar structure and interstellar medium. It will be carried out after the delivery of these chapters of the subject.
Students can pass 100% of the subject through activities 1 and 2. All students, however, have the option of passing the subject by means of a single global test. The evaluation will be obtained by means of an examination test consisting of problems that will deal with the different contents of the subject.