Evolution of Structure in the Universe
Module PH2176
Basic Information
PH2176 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2176 is Guinevere Kauffmann.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
1. Introduction: Observational facts about galaxies
2. Cosmological Background
3. Evolution of cosmological perurbations -- linear theory
4. Evolution of cosmological perturbations into the non-linear
regime -- analytic appriximations
5. Evolution of cosmological perturbations into the non-linear
regime -- N-body simulations
6. Formation and structure of dark matter halos
7. Formation and evolution of gaseous halos
8. Star formation in galaxies
9. Evolution of stellar populations and chemical evolution
10.Formation of disk galaxies
11.Galaxy interactions and transformations
12.Formation of elliptical galaxies
13.Black holes and active galactic nuclei
14.Statistical properties of the galaxy distribution:
the nearby Universe
15. Evolution of galaxies over the past 13 billion years
Learning Outcome
The student is expected to emerge with broad understanding of
how structure in the Universe developed from the tiny
fluctuations that we see imprinted in the Cosmic Microwave Background
into galaxies like our own Milky Way.
Lectures on topics 10-15 will also cover the latest developments
in research in these areas.
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Evolution of Structure in the Universe |
Fri, 12:00–14:00, PH HS3 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
The following textbook may be helpful, but
lecture material will be self-contained.
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
by Houjun Mo, Frank van den Bosch and Simon White
(Cambridge University press)
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.