Course title
041681003
Space Science

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Course description
This course introduces the origin of the universe and the structure of the solar system, our galaxy, a cluster of galaxies, and large‐scale structure of the cosmos.
In this course, students will deeply understand the universe by applying the fundamental rules of nature learned so far.
Purpose of class
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the universe using several fundamental rules of nature.
Furthermore, it is expected that students develop the thinking power with global scale, and they raise awareness of environmental issues and peace issues.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the origin of the universe.
  2. Understand the hierarchical structure of the universe.
  3. Understand the complicated phenomenon is able to understand an essential thing using fundamental rules.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction of this course

The origin of the univserse
1. Big-bang cosmology
2. Inflationary cosmology
3. Histroy of the universe 		Preparation:Check syllabus of this course.
Review:Consider the relation of the univserse and oneself from the hierarchical structure of the universe. 		60minutes
2. The size of universe
1. The observation
2. The observation by electromagnetic waves
3. The hierarchical structure of the universe.
4. The measurements of distance
5. The end of universe 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
3. The Sun
1. Color and temperature
2. The energy source of the Sun
3. The temperature of the Sun
4. The pehomina of the SUn
5. Magnetic reconnection
6. aurora 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
4. The planets
1. The definition of planet
2. The definition of dwarf planet
3. Kepler's laws
4. The character of the planets 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
5. Small objects in our solar system
1. Small objects
2. Asteroids
3. Comets
4. extrasolar planet 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
6. The birth of star
1. The evolution of a star
2. Dark nebula
3. The birth of a protostar
4. From a protstar to main-sequence star
5. The structure of a protostar 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
7. Star
1. Why does a star shine?
2. The brigthness of star
3. The size of star
4. The age of star
5. The end of star 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
8. Super Nova
1. Super Nova (SN)
2. The observation of SN
3. The detection of neutrino
4. The classification and evolution of supernova remnant 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
9. Compact object
1. White dwarf
2. Nutron star
3. Black hole
4. Observational compact objects 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
10. Our galaxy
1. The structure of our galaxy
2. the rotation of galaxy and dark matter
3. the local galactic group 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
11. Galaxy
1. The lassifiation of galaxy
2. Hubble's law
3. Gravitational lens effect 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
12. Active galaxy
1. AGN and the classifications
2. Jets
3. Radio observations
4. Doppler effet 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
13. Clusters of galaxies and Future of the Universe
1. Clusters of galaxies
2. Classification of clusters of galaxies
3. Large‐scale structure of the cosmos
4. Future of the Universe 		Try to solve the problems of this chapter in the file of the ShareFolders. 60minutes
14. Final exam.
You can check the understanding of this course by the final exam. 		We recommend to prepare the problems of each chapter. 60minutes
Total. - - 840minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 short report final exam Total.
1. 30% 70% 100%
2. 0%
Total. 30% 70% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Your final grade will be decided based on the final exam (100%).
Textbooks and reference materials
Nothing in particular.
Prerequisites
Being able to use the differential calculus and integration is necessary.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • kazumi@tc4.so-net.ne.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
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Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
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