Universität Wien

269017 VO Computational Concepts in Astronomy and Geosciences II (2022S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

DI wtl von 08.03.2022 bis 21.06.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Tuesday 08.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 15.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 22.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 29.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 05.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 26.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 03.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 10.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 17.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 24.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 31.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 14.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Tuesday 21.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Numerical methods in astrophysics and applications:
(i) Overview of cosmological simulations and the related methods
(ii) Dynamical astronomy (classical, syplectic and hybrid methods);
(iv) Statistical methods (Bayes statstics, probability distribution in high-dim parameter space, MCMC methods)

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam -- Questions on the VO-topics
Examination dates: 1) July 5th 2022
2) Oct. 11th 2022
3) Nov. 29th 2022
4) Feb. 14th 2023

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

at least 50% right answers

Examination topics

Slides of the VO

Reading list

Slides and stated literature

Association in the course directory

CO-AST2

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