Laajuus: 3

Aikataulu: 08.01.2019 - 09.04.2019

Kurssin yhteystiedot (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): 

Teachers

Anne Lähteenmäki, professor, D.Sc. (Tech.)
Aalto University Metsähovi Radio Observatory & Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering; anne.lahteenmaki@aalto.fi

Joni Tammi, staff scientists, Ph.D. (Astronomy)
Aalto University Metsähovi Radio Observatory; joni.tammi@aalto.fi

Course assistant

Niko Aarnio, niko.aarnio@aalto.fi


Opetusperiodi (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

III-IV 2018 - 2019 (spring)
III-IV 2019 - 2020 (spring)

Osaamistavoitteet (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

After the course the student can describe the physical background behind the basic celestial phenomena and knows how to take the movement of the Sun and the stars into account in engineering, design and architectural projects. The student recognises the astronomical nature of various historical and architecturally and otherwise significant constructions, ranging from the Stonehenge to sundials and modern observatories. She is able to describe the basics of the current scientific worldview and understands how it has been built over the millennia, and has basic knowledge of the interplay between astronomy and arts, as well as the influence on society and culture in general. 

Sisältö (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Basic astronomical concepts; influence of astronomy and space sciences to history, civil engineering, architecture and art, and to science and culture in general. For further studies the course ELEC-E4530 Radio astronomy is recommended.

Tarkennukset kurssin sisältöön (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): 

After the course the student should be able to:

  1. Characterise the
    major mileposts in the development of the modern
    astronomical world-view, both from the modern and the contemporary
    perspectives.
  2. Relate celestial events (including the everyday phenomena) to their astronomical and physical origin, and have the basic vocabulary for seeking more information for further studies and applications.
  3. Recognise the
    astronomical background of various constructions (ranging from the
    Stonehenge to sundials and modern observatories), including non-physical
    constructs like the calendar.
  4. Illustrate the influence and interplay of astronomy and the society (culture, religion, arts, etc.) in the past as well as today.
  5. Put into cosmological perspective (a)
    our place in the universe, (b) the scientific and technological
    development and future challenges in the fields related to astronomy and
    space research, (c) and the development and limits of the modern
    worldview.
  6. Become aware of their strengths and weaknesses in learning, and gain
    experience
    in self- and peer assessment, and giving feedback.
The
material and assignments are structured for each week separately. In
particular, all assignments related to a specific week can be found
under that week's page. Weekly pages are made available one at a time,
with preliminary work (to be done before the lecture of that week)
coming available a week before the lecture, and after-the-lecture work
coming available after each lecture. Details can be found on the page How the course works.

Lecture timetable can be found at on the page Course timeline.

Toteutus, työmuodot ja arvosteluperusteet (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Assessment methods: The course consists of lectures, homework, learning diaries, peer assessment, and excursion.

Tarkennetut arviointiperusteet ja -menetelmät ja tutustuminen arviointiin (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): See the page How the course works.

Työmäärä toteutustavoittain (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Lectures (30 h), assignments (32 h), and the learning diary (20 h).

Tarkennettu kuormittavuuslaskelma (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): 

See the page How the course works.



Oppimateriaali (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Online material provided during the course.

Tarkennukset oppimateriaaliin (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): 

See the page How the course works.

Kurssin kotisivu (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELEC-A4930

Arvosteluasteikko (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

0-5

Ilmoittautuminen (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

WebOodi

Lisätietoja (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

language class 3: English

Kurssin aikataulu (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): 

Lecture timetable can be found at on the page Course timeline.

Final deadline for all course-related work is Tuesday 9.4.2019 at 14:15. The grades and credits are expected by 30.4.2019.

Opintojakson kuvaus

Ilmoittautuminen ja lisätiedot