AST3310 – Astrophysical Plasma and Stellar Interiors

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• understand the basic thermal plasma processes.
• explain the different types of energy transport in stars and their implications.
• describe the thermal stability criteria for convection.
• perform numerical modelling of stars.
• couple different physical disciplines to produce a working model of a star.

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

The course has a max capacity of 25 students. Based on experience, there is generally room for everyone who applies for admission to the course within the deadline.

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies(in Norwegian).

The final grade is determined by an overall assessment of 3 assignments in the form of home exams with the first two counting 25% each, and the third counting 50% in the grade assessment.

For each assignment, a random selection of students may be chosen for oral examination during the semester. The students will be notified within two weeks after the submission of the given assignment, and will receive a two days notice before the exam. The results of this examination will be used to adjust the grading of said assignment.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.