Courses offered at EPFL/UNIL
Astrophysics I, Introduction to astrophysics |
4th semester Physics section EPFL Bachelor |
F. Courbin, Prof. EPFL | ||
Astrophysics II, Physical basics of astrophysics |
6th semester Physics section EPFL Bachelor |
P. Jablonka, Prof. EPFL | ||
Astrophysics III, Stellar and galactic dynamics |
7th semester Physics section EPFL Master |
Y. Revaz, Dr. EPFL | ||
Astrophysics IV, Observational cosmology |
8th semester Physics section EPFL Master |
J-P. Kneib, Prof. EPFL | ||
Astrophysics V, The Variable Universe |
PhD students (EDPY) & 8th semester Physics section (by agreement) | R. Anderson, EPFL Group Leader | ||
History of cosmology | Université de Lausanne (UNIL) “Sciences au carré” |
P.Jablonka, Prof. EPFL |
EDPY: The good practice guide
MOOCs
The Laboratory of Astrophysics has created two public, free online courses. The first cover the basics of astrophysics at a university level. The course is given in French, but English subtitles are available. The course website is here. The second one cover the principles of radio astronomy. It is given in English. The course website is here.
EPFL course content
This course is an introduction to stellar physics. It yields the concepts needed to understand how a star behaves, to build models of stellar structure and evolution, and to interpret stellar spectra.
MINEUR
Teachers: Jablonka Pascale
Language: french
Academic term: 2023-2024
Galaxy formation & evolution is about studying how galaxies in our Universe come into existence, how they evolve and what shapes their properties. This course describes the observational facts of galaxies and the various processes of galaxy evolution as seen from theoretical/numerical models.
Section of Physics
Teachers: Hirschmann Michaela
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
The aim of this course is to acquire the basic knowledge on specific dynamical phenomena related to the origin, equilibrium, and evolution of star clusters, galaxies, and galaxy clusters.
Section of Physics
Teachers: Revaz Yves
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
Cosmology is the study of the structure and evolution of the universe as a whole. This course describes the principal themes of cosmology, as seen from the point of view of observations.
Section of Physics
Teachers: Kneib Jean-Paul Richard
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
Introduction to time-variable astrophysical objects and processes, from Space Weather to stars, black holes, and galaxies. Introduction to time-series analysis, instrumentation targeting variability, and the importance of the time domain for astronomy, cosmology, and fundamental physics.
Doctoral Program in Physics
Teachers: Anderson Richard Irving
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
The dynamics of ordinary matter in the Universe follows the laws of (magneto)hydrodynamics. In this course, the system of equations that describes astrophysical fluids will be discussed on the basis of selected astrophysical examples, from the physics of stars, to galaxies and the early Universe.
Doctoral Program in Physics
Teachers: Schober Jennifer Waltraud
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
Give the student the basic notions that will allow him or her to have a better understanding of physical phenomena, such as the mechanics of point masses. Acquire the capacity to analyse quantitatively the consequences of these effects with appropriate theoretical tools.
Section of Life Sciences Engineering
Teachers: Kneib Jean-Paul Richard
Language: french
Academic term: 2023-2024
Students acquire the abilities to analyze physical systems through the lens of thermodynamics, statistical physics, and special relativity.
Section of Microtechnics
Teachers: Hirschmann Michaela
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
We present the role of particle physics in cosmology and in the description of astrophysical phenomena. We also present the methods and technologies for the observation of cosmic particles.
Section of Physics
Teachers: Perrina Chiara, Savchenko Volodymyr, Neronov Andrii
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
The practicals can include the following topics:
- Teaching Robots to Accomplish a Manipulation Task
- Experimenting with haptic interfaces
- Controlling a serial robot ABB IRB 120
- Control of the Micro Delta Direct Drive robot
- LiniX, linear axis, assembly and control
Doctoral program in robotics, control, and intelligent systems
Teachers: Sakar Mahmut Selman, Mondada Francesco, Floreano Dario, Bouri Mohamed, Skaloud Jan, Boero Giovanni, Kneib Jean-Paul Richard, Billard Aude, Micera Silvestro, Dillenbourg Pierre
Language: english
Academic term: 2023-2024
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