280502 VU PM-Nawi/PM-FnNawi Exoplanets: observation, habitability and biosignatures (PI) (2021W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und

Continuous assessment of course work

MIXED

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from We 08.09.2021 10:00 to We 29.09.2021 23:59
Registration is open from Fr 01.10.2021 10:00 to We 13.10.2021 23:59
Deregistration possible until We 13.10.2021 23:59

Details

max. 15 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

additional dates:
Computer lab, Univ. observatory: Mon 11:30 - 13:00 fortnightly.

The way the course will be held will probably be hybrid. The lecturers will announce the details at the beginning of the semester.

Monday 04.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 11.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 18.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 25.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 08.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 15.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 22.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 06.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 10.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 17.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 24.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Monday 31.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Theory of observation methods and description of observation campaigns (space missions and ground-based telescopes). The aim of the course is also to get observations of transits (observational practice). Students will learn the software, tools, and techniques for the photometry of exoplanets and variable stars and their differences. Introduction and classification of extrasolar planetary systems and the possible habitability of Earth-like planets. Further topics are planetology and the classification of life as well as exotic and extreme life.
Mix (Blended Learning)

Assessment and permitted materials

Theory: exercises and 1 test (50 points)
Exercise part: Data evaluation and protocols (50 points)
Optional: Observing the exoplanets (extra points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation in the test and the submission of all protocols as well as the achievement of 50 points. Additional points for the observation of exoplanets.

Examination topics

Presentation slides

Reading list

Will be given in the introduction.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 30.09.2021 13:30