Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- After this course the student is aware of basics of space weather.
- The student understands how the Sun drives space weather.
- The student recognises the effects of space weather on Earth and other solar system objects.
- The student is able to explain how the properties of an object in our solar system influence its space weather.
- The student can describe how space weather can be studied with measurements and simulations.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.03.2021 - 01.06.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Esa Kallio, Anne Lähteenmäki
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Esa Kallio, Anne Lähteenmäki
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Basics of space plasma physics.
- Basic properties of solar system objects.
- Magnetosphere and ionosphere physics.
- Space weather, auroras.
- Space plasma, electric and magnetic fields.
- Space-borne and ground-based instrumentation.
- Space probes for space weather research.
- Space plasma simulations.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exercises, learning assignments, examinations.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact hours 48 h (2 x 2 h per week). Independent work 87 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture slides.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ELEC-E4210 Introduction to space. Good knowledge of mathematics and physics.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Lärare: Kallio Esa
- Lärare: Lähteenmäki Anne