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280502 VU PM-Nawi/PM-FnNawi Exoplanets: observation, habitability and biosignatures (PI) (2020W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Th 10.09.2020 10:00 to Mo 28.09.2020 23:59
Registration is open from Th 01.10.2020 10:00 to Tu 13.10.2020 23:59
Deregistration possible until Tu 13.10.2020 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Further dates: Computer Lab I
every other week 2 hours: 9:45-11:15
CORONA-VIRUS MEASURES: The teaching form is a mixed form related to specific occasions. All organizational measures will be communicated via Moodle and if necessary via email!
Preliminary meeting Monday 5.10.2020, time 11:30, Room: Seminar room 1

Monday 05.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 12.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 19.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 09.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 16.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 23.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 30.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 07.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 14.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 11.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 18.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 25.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Theory of observation methods and description of observation campaigns (space missions and ground-based telescopes). The aim of the course is also to get observations of transits (observational practice). Students will learn the software, tools, and techniques for the photometry of exoplanets and variable stars and their differences. Introduction and classification of extrasolar planetary systems and the possible habitability of Earth-like planets. Further topics are planetology and the classification of life as well as exotic and extreme life.
Mix (Blended Learning)

Assessment and permitted materials

Theory: exercises and 2 tests (50 points)
Exercise part: Data evaluation and protocols (50 points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Each student shall give a 30 min presentation and be present in at least 50% of the lecture events.

Examination topics

Presentation slides

Reading list

Will be given in the introduction

Association in the course directory

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