FYS-3003 Cosmical geophysics

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Master level course.

Language of instruction Norwegian, or English by request

Examination semester Autumn, Spring

Contents This course deals with the Earths upper atmosphere and magnetosphere and how these regions are influenced by the Sun. It is based on a good knowledge of physics in general with particular weight on electromagnetism, and plasma physics corresponding to FYS-2009 Introduction to Plasma Physics. Topics included are: the neutral atmosphere, the magnetic field of the Earth, the ionosphere, the magnetosphere, the Sun, solar radiation and the solar wind.

Recommended previous qualifications FYS-1002 Electromagnetism, FYS-2009 Introduction to plasma physics

Form of teaching Lectures: 40 hr Exercises: 30 hr

Exam and assessment An oral examination (counting 100%). Grading scale: A-F. Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, with reserve of postponed examination oral examination which counts 100%. Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21. New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 25, last paragraph.

Contact person/lecturer Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Course overlap FYS-3003 -H03      10 sp FYS-321 -1      10 sp

Homepage http://uit.no/fysikk/fys3003/