Undergraduate Course: Nuclear Astrophysics (PHYS11048)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Physics and Astronomy |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Nuclear Astrophysics is a relatively new branch of science that aims at understanding both energy generation processes in stars and the processes that lead to the synthesis of all chemical elements beyond primordial hydrogen and helium.
The course will start with a brief overview of stellar evolution principles and basic features of nuclear reactions. It will then present in more detail the specific nuclear processes that take place during quiescent and explosive stellar evolution, before moving on to the experimental requirements and techniques needed to study stellar reactions in terrestrial laboratories. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course it is intended that a student will be able to:
1) Understand the core concepts of Nuclear Astrophysics
2) Identify the main processes of energy generation and nucleosynthesis in stars
3) Understand the nuclear processes that take place during different stages of stellar evolution
4) Compare and contrast the resonant and non-resonant reaction mechanisms
5) Understand different experimental techniques
6) Solve problems similar to those discussed in the workshops
7) Develop critical thinking and independent learning, and work effectively within a team
8) Produce clear and informative written and oral presentations
9) Develop judgement capabilities through assessment of their own work and that of others
10) Critically read and evaluate published papers in the field
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Assessment Information
| Two in-class assessments. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Marialuisa Aliotta
Tel: (0131 6)50 5288
Email: m.aliotta@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Paula Wilkie
Tel: (0131) 668 8403
Email: paw@roe.ac.uk |
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