CORE125 Astronomie lidem

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Miloslav Zejda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Miloslav Zejda, Ph.D.
Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Pavel Lízal, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 10:00–11:50 A,01026
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!TYP_STUDIA(ND) && !FORMA(C) && (!PROGRAM(B-UCB) && !PROGRAM(B-UCC) && !PROGRAM(B-UCF) && !PROGRAM(B-UCM) && !PROGRAM(B-UCZ) && !PROGRAM(B-LGM) && !PROGRAM(B-FYZ) && !PROGRAM(B-NAN))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. It is also a very modern science with significant popularization potential. People routinely use results based on the work of astronomers and most of the time they don't even realize it. The course aims to acquaint students with the use of astronomy knowledge in everyday life - for example: How has astronomy influenced man's perception of his existence? Measuring Time and Position - Astronomy's Only Link? What do Wi-fi, computed tomography or big data processing have in common? What are the biggest technological challenges today?
Learning outcomes
The course will be taught in the form of lectures, in which there will always be room for discussion on the given topic.
Syllabus
  • 1. Astronomy – the oldest science The origin of astronomy, its mission. Why is it older than literature or mathematics? Historical milestones. 2. Time and calendar Measuring time in the past and today. Why was the calendar created? What calendars are used today? 3. The universe around us What does the surrounding universe look like? From Earth, Solar System, Galaxy to large structures 4. Astronomical knowledge in everyday life Wi-fi technology, computer tomography, satellite navigation, satellite phone, internet. 5. Modern observatories They are the largest, most expensive, most demanding - modern ground-based observatories. It's not just a dome with a telescope. Astronomical observatories can also be found underground. What is it used for? Do we even need them? 6. Journeys into space Space exploration using satellites and robots. Is it necessary to fly into space? What effect did the Apollo project have on humanity? 7. Big data Astronomical observations, model calculations. We are facing a flood of data, won't we drown? 8. Life in space Are we alone in space? Where and how do we look for life in the universe? 9. What kind of universe do we live in? The position of man in today's universe. Cosmological principle, models of the universe. 10. Danger from space Space travel is dangerous, but we are safe on Earth. Is the Sun only the giver of life or can it also cause its demise. Will we meet a projectile from space?
Teaching methods
The course will be taught in the form of lectures, in which there will always be room for discussion on the given topic.
Assessment methods
The end of the subject will be a colloquium. For successful completion, you will need at least 50% success in the final test and a discussion on one of the selected topics that were presented in the lectures.
Language of instruction
Czech
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