Conducted in
terms:
2023/24L, 2024/25L, 2025/26L
ISCED code: 0530
ECTS credits:
5
Language:
English
Organized by:
Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics
Physics of planetary systems 0800-PA-PLANETSYS
1. History of planet detection in the Solar System.
2. The concept of a planet.
3. Detection methods
4. Current results of planet searches. Databases. Statistics.
5. Planet formation processes.
6. Evolution of structures of planetary systems.
7. Introduction to exoplanetary atmospheres.
8. The concept of habitability.
Total student workload
Contact hours with teacher:
- participation in lectures – 30 hrs
- laboratory- 30 hrs
Self-study hours:
- preparation for lectures – 5 hrs
- writing essays/ papers/ projects- 15 hrs
- reading literature- 30 hrs
- preparation for examination- 15 hrs
Altogether: 125 hrs (5 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: has basic knowledge of the concept of a planet
W2: is familiar with methods of planets detection
W3: is acquainted with results of planet searches
W4: possesses knowledge of processes governing formation of planets
W5: is familiar with processes that influence evolution of planetary systems
W6: knows basic properties of planetary atmospheres
(K_W02, K_W03, K_W04)
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: is able to apply the scientific method to problem-solving, conducting experiments, drawing conclusions and testing hypothesis related to problems of planetary system physics
U2: Can find relevant information in specialist literature, from books, research papers, databases and other sources
U3: Can present research findings (experimental, theoretical or numerical) in the written or oral form
U4: Can efficiently communicate both with specialists and non-specialists in terms of the topics relevant to problems of planetary system problems
U5: Understands the need and can define the directions for self-education
(K_U01, K_U05, K_U09, K_U10, K_U12)
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: Knows the limitations of own knowledge and skills related to the topics
K2: Understands the need to popularize the knowledge of the related topics, including the latest scientific and technological advances
(K_K01, K_K04)
Teaching methods
Expository teaching methods:
- informative lecture
Expository teaching methods
- participatory lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- seminar
Prerequisites
None
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Lecture – oral and written examination W1-W6, U1
- laboratory exercise report - U2-U5, K1, K2
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%)
Practical placement
`NA
Additional information
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