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402-0263-00L 8 Credits BSC , SHE D-PHYS , D-CHAB

Astrophysics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Alexandre Refregier

Physics BSc students with programme regulations 2016 need to register for "402-0263-10L Astrophysics". A repetition week is offered in the middle of the semester.

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Abstract

This introductory course will develop basic concepts in astrophysics as applied to the understanding of the physics of planets, stars, galaxies, and the Universe.

Objective

The course provides an overview of fundamental concepts and physical processes in astrophysics with the dual goals of: i) illustrating physical principles through a variety of astrophysical applications; and ii) providing an overview of research topics in astrophysics.

Resources

Literature

Astrophysics for physicist, Arnab Ray Choudhuri

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , SHE
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 180 minutes
Aids: Short notes allowed (maximum 4 A4 pages)

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Astrophysics I	No time listed	3 h weekly
exercise	Astrophysics I	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

Physics Bachelor
- Core Courses
  - Core Courses in Experimental Physics
- Electives
Interdisciplinary Sciences Bachelor
- Physical-Chemical Direction
  - 3. Semester (Physical-Chemical Direction)
    - Electives (The Bachelor's programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences allows students to choose from any subject taught at a Bachelor level at ETH Zurich. In consultation with the Director of Studies of Interdisciplinary Sciences, every student must establish his/her own individual study programme at the beginning of the 2nd year. See the Programme Regulations 2018 for further details.)
Physics Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: Please note that the course number has changed from HS24 onwards. This change will have no effect on the courses and performances already completed and will be recognised for the respective degree.)
- Spec. Courses in Resp. Subj. w/ Educ. Focus & Further Subj. Didactics (Core courses that counted towards the Bachelor or Master programme in physics or comprised additional admission requirements in subject didactics are not eligible for the teaching diploma.)