Exoplanets (Capita Selecta, 22/23)

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Exoplanets (Capita Selecta, 22/23)
Leerdoelen	er following the course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the main detection methods of exoplanets, their caveats and biases; 2. Summarize the current knowledge on exoplanet statistics and its implications for planet formation theories; 3. Critically evaluate scientific articles; 4. Synthesize scientific articles and present them.
Omschrijving	The course will discuss the main detection methods for exoplanets and the current state of knowledge concerning exoplanet statistics and its implications for understanding planet formation. The students will read next to a few key textbook chapters also recent articles on exoplanets, which we will then critically discuss in class and present towards the end.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Werkcollege (T) (The final mark is obtained using the following weights: Paper reading (activity on perusal paper discussions) 25%; Paper presentation 75%.)
Toetsvorm	Practisch werk (PR), Presentatie (P)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. I.E.E. Kamp
Docent(en)	prof. dr. I.E.E. Kamp
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs “The Exoplanet Handbook” 2nd Edition Michael Perryman 9781108419772
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	This course was registered last year with course code STEP-12
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Astronomy: Quantum Universe  (Capita Selecta Courses) - semester II b keuze MSc Astronomy: Science, Business and Policy  (Capita Selecta Courses) - semester II b verplicht