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The Master’s Programme
in Space physics
Academic contents and educational objectives:
Space related industrial activity is experiencing strong growth in Norway and it is anticipated that the demand in the coming years for people qualified at master’s graduate level in this area will be considerable.
The master’s programme in Space Physics will give the graduate an introduction to space technology concepts such as satellite surveillance, telemetry, resource monitoring as well as how to make best use of rockets, satellites and ground installations like radar, lidar and optical installations for studying the upper atmosphere and near space.
The programme builds upon a sound background in mathematics and physics with particular focus on the conditions in the upper atmosphere and near space. The programme contains important modules in electronics, instrumentation and signal analysis; the last being directed in particular towards the interpretation of radar and telemetry data.
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The Master’s Programme in Space physics |
| S5 |
FYS-3931 Mastergradsoppgave/Diplomoppgave |
| A5 |
FYS-3730
Project Paper
in Space Physics |
Valgfagsemne |
Valgfagsemne |
| S4 |
FYS-3002 Techniques for investigating the near-earth space environment |
Valgfagsemne |
Valgfagsemne |
| A4 |
Valgfagsemne |
FYS-3003 Cosmic geophysics |
FYS-3001 Earth observation for satellites |
| S3 |
FYS-2007 Statistical signal analysis |
FYS-2008
Measurement techniques |
FIL-0700 Examen philosophicum |
| A3 |
FYS-2006
Signal processing |
FYS-2009 Introduction to plasma physics |
FYS-3000 Introduction to satellite and rockets techniques and space instrumentations |
| S2 |
STA-1001 Probability and statistics 1 |
FYS-2004
Electronics |
FYS-1002
Electromagnetism |
| A2 |
MAT-1003
Kalkulus 3 |
FYS-1003 Basic experimental physics |
FYS-1001
Mechanics |
| S1 |
MAT-1002
CalCulus 2 |
MAT-1004
Linear algebra |
FYS-1006 Introduction to signals and sensors |
| A1 |
MAT-1001
Calculus 1 |
FYS-0100
Basic physics |
INF-1100 Programming fundamentals |
The courses referred to by both code and name in the table above are obligatory courses in the master’s programme.
For further information on evaluation/examination/assessment, see individual course descriptions.
Amongst the student’s choice of elective subjects there should at least 10 course credits in a non-science subject.
- Ikke-realfaglige valgfag.
Optional courses:
In the event that very few students apply for admission to a particular course then the course may be taught with fewer lectures than indicated in the course description. Taking the course under such circumstances may require of the student a greater degree of independence and self-motivation. In order to make planning easier and to ensure that students are informed in good time if the course concerned is to be taught under these conditions it is required that applications for admission for such courses be received by the 15th May for courses to be taught in the autumn semester and by the 15th November for courses to be taught in the spring semester.
Students will be informed of any reductions by, respectively, the 15th June and the 15th December. Special reading can, upon agreement, replace elective subjects. Elective subjects from other disciplines or other institutions may be included upon application.
Foreign Sabbaticals:
In the event that the student undertakes a study sabbatical abroad during the course of the master’s programme it is recommended that it take place in the third or the fourth year of the programme.
Field excursion to Andøya Rocket Range:
In the first term/semester there is a compulsory field excursion to Andøya Rocket Range
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