The Sun, the stars and our place in the Universe

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(tylko po angielsku) Contact hours with the teachers:

- participation in lectures - 30 hrs

- consultations - 15h

Self-study hours:

- preparation for lectures - 15 hrs

- reading literature- 60 hrs

- preparation for examination- 30 hrs

Learning outcomes

- knowledge

Altogether: 120 hrs (4 ECTS)

(tylko po angielsku) Student

W1: is acquainted with astronomical terminology and has basic knowledge of physical processes in the field of astronomy, stellar astrophysics, astrobiology, and planetology

W2: is familiar with the latest results of scientific investigations of stars in young and advanced stages of stellar evolution (including the Sun), galactic astronomy, and Solar System bodies (including the Earth)

W3: knows principles of the emergence of life on the Earth

W4: knows the methods used for astrophysical, planetological, and astrobiological researches

(tylko po angielsku) Student

U1: is able to describe to specialists and non-specialists the achievements of astronomy, stellar astrophysics, astrobiology, and planetology in philosophical, cultural, and anthropological context

U2: can explain to specialists and non-specialists astronomical phenomena related to astronomy, stellar astrophysics, astrobiology, and planetology

(tylko po angielsku) Student

K1: understands the relations of astronomy with other sciences and culture

K2: can form opinions on contemporary astronomical issues

K3: understands the need to present astronomical achievements to non-specialists

(tylko po angielsku) Expository teaching methods:

- informative (conventional) lecture