Admission requirements
Completion of both the 1st and 2nd year of the Bachelor’s programme in Astronomy or, if this is not the case, authorization for participation by the Study Advisor Astronomy.
Description
The astronomy research project is one of the most important parts of the BSc programme, and takes up almost half of the third year. Students choose their project in the period September-December. Between January and June, the students — alone or in groups of two — join one of the research groups at the department and carry out their project. Projects can involve analysis of new observations, calculating models for astrophysical processes, or a combination of the two. Lab work in astrochemistry or optical instrumentation is also possible. During this period, students get a desk and computer at the Observatory, and attend regular progress meetings. The project is concluded with a scientific report and a final presentation.
Course objectives
Gaining experience with hands-on research, including reporting the results in written and oral form.
Timetable
See BSc schedules.
Mode of instruction
Research.
Assessment method
Thesis and oral presentation.
See also: Grading Form BSc Research Project Astronomy
Blackboard
No.
Reading list
Not applicable.
Registration
Via uSis
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Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Prospective students website for information on how to apply.
Contact information
Lecturer: Prof.dr. Koen Kuijken
Assistants: Mason Carney, Eva Bøgelund
More information can be found on the lecturer’s website.
Remarks
None.