Magistracy
Speciality Name:
Physics and Astronomy
Faculty:
of Physics and Technology
Qualification:
- Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences
- Model of graduating student
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Mandatory
disciplines
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Elective
disciplines
- Professional
ON1. know and understand the basic concepts, provisions, theories, methods of implementation of specific scientific tasks, how to organize experimental and theoretical studies, and how to reproduce and explain the results obtained in the study of astrophysical phenomena;
ON2. describe the specifics of the main problems of philosophy and history of science, the application technologies of pedagogical, psychological techniques in the teaching of astronomy, features of modern methods of analysis, and principles of observation techniques in the study of astrophysical phenomena;
ON3. explain the self-consciousness of science in social philosophical perspectives, the specifics of the methods of psychological research of an individual and a group of people, use of modern methods of analysis and information technologies in observations in the study of astrophysical phenomena;
ON4. apply professional and practical skills in scientific and pedagogical activities, use modern information technology, methods of dynamic chaos and observation techniques in the study of astrophysical phenomena;
ON5. program and simulate processes occurring in astrophysical phenomena, as well as research techniques, to describe them in scientific articles, abstracts and reports;
ON6. classify the methods of scientific and philosophical knowledge of the world, quantitatively astrophysical objects based on the methods of dynamic chaos, calculate the physical parameters of astrophysical objects,
ON7. analyze priorities of educational and research activities to develop solutions and participate in their implementation, manifestation of personal interests with the needs of production and society;
ON8. compare different methods, observational techniques in scientific and pedagogical activity of astrophysics;
ON9. formulate conclusions on the results of work with modern means of observation equipment, applied software and research methods;
ON10. summarize results of studies of processes taking place in astrophysical phenomena;
ON11. compare and justify the choice of applying various methods of processing and analysis of astrophysical phenomena;
ON11. formulate problems, goals, objectives in research and application; independently solve them, draw conclusions on the results of the work done and justify them, work with foreign scientific and technical literature, participate in international cooperation in the field of professional activity; be able to work in a team.
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Stellar Astrophysics
- Number of credits: 9
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduates' skills in applying physical laws to study the processes occurring in the interiors and atmospheres of stars, about the evolution of stars from the stage of their formation to the final stages. Will be studied: general information about the stars, elements of the Newtonian theory, the structure of stars, the evolution of stars.
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Psychology of management
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: Formation of knowledge about the fundamental concepts of management psychology for the practical application of the most critical aspects of management in professional interaction. Basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personality behavior, modern ideas, psychology of managing group phenomena, motivation, and practical reflection.
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Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to train masters in conducting scientific research, carrying out scientific and methodological work, socializing young students and their participation in the corporate governance system of Organization of higher and postgraduate education (OHPE). Undergraduates learn to interact with OHPE stakeholders, participate in research projects.
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Pedagogy of Higher education
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose is the formation of the ability of pedagogical activity through the knowledge of higher education didactics, theories of upbringing and education management, analysis, and self-assessment of teaching activities. The course covers the educational activity design of specialists, Bologna process implementation, acquiring a lecturer, and curatorial skills by TLA-strategies.
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Modern methods of observational astronomy
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to form the students' understanding of the basic methods of observing cosmic objects in modern astrophysics.
As a result of studying the discipline, the master student will be able to:
1. explain the role of practical astronomy in the study of space objects
2. describe the main methods of observing space objects
3. choose the right research method depending on the specific task
4. To compare the advantages and disadvantages of various methods used to study space objects of a different nature;
5. To substantiate the choice of the necessary method for observing a particular space object.
Purpose of discipline. The discipline "Modern methods of observational astronomy " is aimed at forming the master students' skills in conducting observations of space objects of various nature.
In studying the discipline, the following aspects will be considered:
The role of observations in the study of space objects. Basic methods of observation. Optical astronomy. Photometric methods. Spectral methods. Radio astronomy research methods. Space stations. Ground-based studies of electromagnetic radiation of space objects. Interferometry. Methods of infrared astronomy. Ultraviolet astronomy. X-ray astronomy. Methods for recording cosmic gamma radiation.
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Technique of investigating the gravitational waves
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description:
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Foreign Language (professional)
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.
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History and Philosophy of Science
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The course forms knowledge about the history and theory of science; on the laws of the development of science and the structure of scientific knowledge; about science as a profession and social institution; оn the methods of conducting scientific research; the role of science in the development of society.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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Informational technologies in astrophysics
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form the skills of undergraduates in the application of modern information technologies in the course of astrophysical research. Will be studied: applications of information technologies in astrophysics, databases, their types, systems for working with astronomical databases, software for processing astronomical observational data.
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Photometric and spectral data processing
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduate skills in processing photometric and spectral data using modern programs for the primary reduction of astrophysical data. Will be studied: Means of processing and analysis of observational data. Photometry in the IRAF package, flat field, dark current and readout noise, image stacking, slit spectrum processing in IRAF.
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Active nuclei of galaxies
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form in undergraduates the skills necessary to describe and interpret the main problems in the study of active galactic nuclei. Will be studied: ideas about the observed features of quasars, Seyfert galaxies, radio galaxies, objects like BL Lizards, mechanisms of activity of galactic nuclei and their interpretation.
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Nonlinear processes in astrophysics
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduate skills necessary to describe and interpret nonlinear processes in the Universe and use the methods of nonlinear physics in the study of space objects. The following will be studied: the essence of nonlinear physical processes in astrophysical phenomena, the features of physical processes in the Universe from the point of view of nonlinear physics, methods of nonlinear physics in solving problems of astrophysics.
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Processing and analysis of radio astronomy data
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduate skills in the use of modern scientific methods of radio astronomy, used on single-aperture telescopes and in systems combined into interferometers to solve the study of astrophysical objects. Receivers and signal processing, deconvolution techniques, 2D interferometer data calibration and image processing, analysis of very long baseline interferometer data will be studied.
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Processing of satellite data
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduates' skills in using satellite communication systems, as well as presenting the physical foundations of the operation of elements and devices of satellites and ground stations for understanding and analyzing the operation of functional GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO. The following will be studied: calculation and correction of the trajectory of satellites, algorithms for primary signal processing and information extraction, methods for solving navigation problems, determining orientation using SNS.
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Solar Radio
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduates the skills necessary to describe and interpret the mechanisms of radio emission from the Sun, as well as the use of recording instruments and methods for analyzing radio emission data. The following topics will be studied: modern theories of radio emission from the Sun, mechanisms of radio emission from the Sun, problems of analyzing data on radio emission from the Sun.
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Statistical methods in astrophysics
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form the skills of undergraduates in the use of modern statistical methods in conducting astrophysical research. Will be studied: applications and role of statistical methods in modern astrophysics, the role of modeling in data analysis, clustering, classification and analysis of data in astronomy.
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Ground and space observation technics
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduates' skills in understanding and describing the techniques of ground and space observations, their purpose, application for the study of astrophysical objects. Will be studied: Telescopes and radiation receivers, photometric systems, spectrograph, infrared observatories. Hubble Space Telescope, ultraviolet observatories, gamma-ray observatories.
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Digital technology in radio astronomy
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to form undergraduates' skills in understanding and describing the basic concepts of radio astronomy, about the radio spectrum and antenna-feeder systems, about the elements of receivers and their use to solve astrophysical problems. Will be studied: Antennas of radio telescopes, elements of radiometers, methods of observation and data processing, measurements of parameters of radio telescopes, methods of observation of radio emission sources, fractal antennas.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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Pedagogical
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.
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Research
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.
Data for 2021-2024 years
