Astrochemistry and astrobiology
0800-PA-ASCHEMA
The topics covered by the course:
Astrochemistry:
definition and historical roots of astrochemistry,
atomic processes,
production of chemical elements in stars,
gaseous nebulae and HII regions,
primordial chemistry,
complex organic molecules,
processes on dust grains,
newest achievements in astrochemistry.
Astrobiology:
formation and evolution of planetary systems,
emergence of life on Earth and astronomical factors influencing the process of biological evolution,
physicochemical conditions on the planets and moons of the Solar System that can promote the emergence and development of life
abundance of elements essential for life
rocky exoplanets and exomoons in circumstellar habitable zones
the Drake’s equation, methods of signal detection from extraterrestrial civilisations
Total student workload
Contact hours with teacher:
- participation in lectures - 30 hrs
Self-study hours:
- preparation for lectures - 10 hrs
- reading literature - 15 hrs
- preparation for examination- 20 hrs
Altogether: 75 hrs (3 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Student
W1: has in-depth knowledge of physical processes essential to astrochemistry and astrobiology (K_W04)
W2: is familiar with the latest results of scientific investigations of interstellar matter, stars in young and advanced stages of stellar evolution, Solar System bodies, and exoplanets (K_W06)
W3: knows principles of the formation of the Solar System and extrasolar planetary systems, as well as the emergence of life on Earth (K_W04)
W4: is familiar with methods of detection of rocky exoplanets and studies of planetary atmospheres (K_W02)
W5: knows the methods used for astrochemical and astrobiological researches (K_W02)
W6: is acquainted with astronomical terminology in the field of astrochemistry and astrobiology (K_W04)
Learning outcomes - skills
Student
U1: is able to describe to specialists and non-specialists the achievements of astrochemistry and astrobiology (K_U05, K_U10)
U2: can explain to specialists and non-specialists astronomical phenomena related to astrochemistry and astrobiology (K_U05, K_U10)
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Student
K1: understands the relations of astronomy with physics, chemistry and biology (K_K01, K_K02)
K2: can form opinions on contemporary physical and astronomical issues (K_K05)
K3: understands the need to present astronomical achievements to non-specialists (K_K04)
Teaching methods
Expository teaching methods:
- informative (conventional) lecture
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- seminar
Prerequisites
Stellar physics
Atomic and molecular physics
Quantum Physics
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods:
- written or oral examination - W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6, U1, U2, K1, K2, K3
Assessment criteria:
fail- below 60 pts (below 60%)
satisfactory- 60 pts (60%)
satisfactory plus- 65 pts (65%)
good - 70 pts (70%)
good plus- 75 pts (75%)
very good- 80 pts (80%)
Additional information
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