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 | 6.0 | 100 | |
| Analyse 2 | 2 | 6 | 200 | |
| Analyse 2 NA | 2 | 6.0 | 200 | |
| Elektrische en Magnetische Velden | 2 | 5.0 | 100 | |
| Experimentele Natuurkunde (deel 1) | 1 & 2 | 4.0 | 200 | |
| Inleiding Astrofysica | 1 | 4.0 | 100 | |
| Klassieke Mechanica a | 2 | 5.0 | 100 | |
| Lineaire Algebra 1 | 1 | 6 | 100 | |
| Lineaire Algebra 1 NA | 1 | 6.0 | 100 | |
| Optica | 1 | 5.0 | 100 | |
| Planetary Systems | 2 | 4.0 | 100 | |
| Praktische Sterrenkunde | 2 | 4.0 | 100 | |
| Presenteren en Communiceren 1 | 1 & 2 | 2.0 | 100 | |
| Programming NA | 1 | 5.0 | 100 | |
| Speciale Relativiteitstheorie | 1 | 3.0 | 100 | |
| Wiskunde Basisvaardigheden | 1 | 1.0 | 100 | |
Total: 60 EC |
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Second year
| Course | Semester | Block | EC | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyse 3 NA | 1 | 6.0 | 200 | |
| Astronomical Observing Techniques | 2 | 5.0 | 400 | |
| Astronomy Lab and Observing Project | 1 | 5.0 | 200 | |
| Classical Electrodynamics | 2 | 4.0 | 200 | |
| Classical Mechanics b | 1 | 3.0 | 200 | |
| Galaxies and Cosmology | 2 | 5.0 | 300 | |
| Lineaire algebra 2 | 1 | 6 | 200 | |
| Lineaire Algebra 2 NA | 1 | 6.0 | 200 | |
| Modern Astronomical Research | 1 | 3.0 | 200 | |
| Presentation and Communication 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 200 | |
| Quantum Mechanics 1 | 1 | 7.0 | 200 | |
| Quantum Mechanics 2 | 2 | 5.0 | 300 | |
| Statistical Physics 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 200 | |
| Stars | 2 | 4.0 | 300 | |
Total: 60 EC |
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Third year
| Course | Semester | Block | EC | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On being a Scientist | 2 | 3.0 | 200 | |
| Radiative Processes | 1 | 5.0 | 400 | |
| Bachelor Research Project (S) | 1 & 2 | 19.0 | 400 | |
| Bachelor Thesis and Presentation [3 + 1 EC] | 2 | 4.0 | 400 | |
| Statistics for Astronomy and Physics students | 1 | 5.0 | 200 | |
Electives [24 EC]
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Total: 60 EC |
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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 |
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| Algoritmiek | 2 | 6.0 | 200 | |
| Astrobiology | 2 | 3.0 | 300 | |
| Atomic and Molecular Physics | 1 | 6.0 | 300 | |
| Computer Graphics | 1 | I | 6.0 | 300 |
| Databases | 2 | 6.0 | 200 | |
| Data Mining | 1 | I | 6.0 | 200 |
| Introduction to Solid State Physics | 2 | 3.0 | 300 | |
| Inleiding Kansrekening | 2 | 6 | 100 | |
| Keerpunten in de Geschiedenis van de Natuurwetenschappen | 2 | 5.0 | 200 | |
| Mathematical Methods of Physics | 2 | 6.0 | 200 | |
| Numerieke Methoden 1 (TUD) | 2 | 6 | 200 | |
| Physics of Elementary Particles | 1 | 6.0 | 300 | |
| Relativistic Electrodynamics | 2 | 3.0 | 300 | |
| Signal Processing and Noise | 1 | 6.0 | 300 | |
| Statistical Physics 2 | 1 | 6.0 | 300 | |
Or a choice [3 - 6 EC] of: |
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ContactStudy Advisor Astronomy Wouter Schrier, MSc E-mail: studyadvisor@strw.leidenuniv.nl |
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