Astronomy, 2015-2016

For information about the Bachelor’s programme, see the Education website.

First year

Course Semester Block EC Level
Analyse 1 1 6 100
Analyse 1 NA 1 6 100
Analyse 2 2 6 200
Analyse 2 NA 2 6 200
Elektrische en Magnetische Velden 2 5 100
Experimentele Natuurkunde (deel 1) 1 & 2 4 200
Inleiding Astrofysica 1 4 100
Klassieke Mechanica a 2 5 100
Lineaire Algebra 1 1 6 100
Lineaire Algebra 1 NA 1 6 100
Optica 1 5 100
Planetary Systems 2 4 100
Praktische Sterrenkunde 2 4 100
Presenteren en Communiceren 1 1 & 2 2 100
Programming NA 1 5 100
Speciale Relativiteitstheorie 1 3 100
Wiskunde Basisvaardigheden 1 1 100

Total: 60 EC

Second year

Course Semester Block EC Level
Analyse 3 NA 1 6 200
Astronomical Observing Techniques 2 5 400
Astronomy Lab and Observing Project 1 5 200
Classical Electrodynamics 2 4 200
Classical Mechanics b 1 3 200
Galaxies and Cosmology 2 5 300
Lineaire algebra 2 1 6 200
Lineaire Algebra 2 NA 1 6 200
Modern Astronomical Research 1 3 200
Presentation and Communication 2 2 1 200
Quantum Mechanics 1 1 7 200
Quantum Mechanics 2 2 5 300
Statistical Physics 1 1 6 200
Stars 2 4 300

Total: 60 EC

Third year

Course Semester Block EC Level
On being a Scientist 2 3 200
Radiative Processes 1 5 400
Bachelor Research Project (S) 1 & 2 19 400
Bachelor Thesis and Presentation [3 + 1 EC] 2 4 400
Statistics for Astronomy and Physics students 1 5 200

Electives [24 EC]

Total: 60 EC

Electives

In consultation with the Study Advisor Astronomy, a choice of electives can be made from the list below:

Course Semester Block EC Level

Overview Electives
Algoritmiek 2 6 200
Astrobiology 2 3 300
Atomic and Molecular Physics 1 6 300
Computer Graphics 1 I 6 300
Databases 2 6 200
Data Mining 1 I 6 200
Introduction to Solid State Physics 2 3 300
Inleiding Kansrekening 2 6 100
Keerpunten in de Geschiedenis van de Natuurwetenschappen 2 5 200
Mathematical Methods of Physics 2 6 200
Numerieke Methoden 1 (TUD) 2 6 200
Physics of Elementary Particles 1 6 300
Relativistic Electrodynamics 2 3 300
Signal Processing and Noise 1 6 300
Statistical Physics 2 1 6 300

Or a choice [3 - 6 EC] of:

Contact

Study Advisor Astronomy Wouter Schrier, MSc E-mail: studyadvisor@strw.leidenuniv.nl

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