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FYS-1000 The near and
distant universe 1
Emnebeskrivelse
Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Contents
The objective of the course is to present the upper atmosphere of the Earth and the known universe. Emphasis is given to how physical laws are valid in different parts of the universe and how our understanding of space is closely related to the fundamental physical and technological development. The course includes a presentation of the upper atmosphere, ionosphere and magnetosphere, the planetary system, the Sun and its interaction with the Earth, stellar physics, galaxies and modern cosmology. | Form of teaching
Lectures: 1 hr/week
Exercises: 1 hr/week
Gatherings: 2 weekends
Language: Norwegian
The course is given as flexible teaching with use of the Internet for presentations and exercises. This means that the students do not need to be present at University of Tromsø in order to follow the course. Group projects and individual projects are strongly emphasized. In addition to the weekly Web-based teaching there will be two weekend gatherings, one at the Andøya Rocket Range (from autumn 2005) and one at the Skibotn Observatory outside Tromsø.
| Compulsory teaching
Field excursion to Skibotn and Andøya Rocket Range | Assessment
Portfolio assessment consisting of projects, participation and an 18 hours home exam with a workload equivalent to a 4 hours ordinary written exam.
Grading scale: A-F.
| Examination semester
Autumn | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Contact person/lecturer
Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Homepage
http://uit.no/fysikk/fys1000/1
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