Introduction to astrobiology
Informacje ogólne
Kod przedmiotu: | 7404-AS-ASTROBIO |
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: | (brak danych) / (brak danych) |
Nazwa przedmiotu: | Introduction to astrobiology |
Jednostka: | Wydział Fizyki, Astronomii i Informatyki Stosowanej |
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Punkty ECTS i inne: |
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Język prowadzenia: | angielski |
Wymagania wstępne: | None. |
Całkowity nakład pracy studenta: | 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) |
Efekty uczenia się - wiedza: | W1: is acquainted with astronomical terminology in the field of astrobiology and has in-depth knowledge of physical processes essential to astrobiology (K_W01) 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_W03) W4: knows the methods used for astrobiological researches, is familiar with methods of detection of rocky exoplanets and studies of planetary atmospheres (K_W04) |
Efekty uczenia się - kompetencje społeczne: | U1: is able to describe to specialists and non-specialists the astronomical phenomena related to astrobiology and the latest achievements of astrobiology (K_U07) |
Metody dydaktyczne: | Student K1: understands the relations of astronomy with physics, chemistry and biology (K_K01, K_K04) K2: can form opinions on contemporary physical and astronomical issues, understands the need to present astronomical achievements to non-specialists (K_K04) |
Metody dydaktyczne podające: | - wykład informacyjny (konwencjonalny) |
Skrócony opis: |
The course covers the basics of astrobiology from the formation of planetary systems to methods of signal detection from extraterrestrial civilisations. The series of lectures is based on the Drake's equation and discussion of its individual factors. |
Pełny opis: |
1. Formation and evolution of planetary systems. 2. Emergence of life on Earth and astronomical factors influencing the process of biological evolution. 3. Physicochemical conditions on the planets and moons of the Solar System that can promote the emergence and development of life. 4. Abundance of elements essential for life. 5. Rocky exoplanets and exomoons in circumstellar habitable zones. 6. The Drake’s equation, methods of signal detection from extraterrestrial civilisations. |
Literatura: |
- An Introduction to Astrobiology, D.A. Rothery, I.Gilmour, M.A.Sephton, Cambridge University Press, 2010 - Exploring the Solar System, P.Bond, Wiley-BlackWell, 2012 - Planetary Sciences, I.Pater, J.Lissauer, Cambrigde University Press, 2010 - Exoplanets, S.Seager, Univ. of Arizona Press, 2010 - Transiting exoplanets, C.A.Haswell, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2010 |
Metody i kryteria oceniania: |
Assessment methods: - written or oral examination - W1, W2, W3, W4, U1, K1, K2 Assessment criteria: fail- below 50 pts (below 50%) satisfactory- 50-60 pts (50-60%) satisfactory plus- 60-70 pts (60-70%) good - 70-80 pts (70-80%) good plus- 80-90 pts (80-90%) very good- 90-100 pts (90-100%) |
Właścicielem praw autorskich jest Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu.