LEARNING OUTCOMES
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.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 12.04.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anne Lähteenmäki, Joni Tammi
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 courses ELEC-E4210 Introduction to Space and ELEC-E4530 Radio astronomy are recommended.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assessment methods: The course consists of lectures, homework, learning diaries, peer assessment, and excursion.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures (30 h), assignments (32 h), and the learning diary (20 h).
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - IV
2023-2024 Spring III - IVEnrollment :
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