Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy
Physics and astronomy is an extensive and interdisciplinary field. In addition to a thorough knowledge of physics and its analytical methodology, you will develop strong problem-posing and problem-solving skills. Another asset of physicists is their ability to conceptualize and their (mathematical and computer) modelling skills.
Full-time standard learning track: Students can choose which of these course units will be taken in the first respectively the second year of study; together with the elective courses, a total of 60 credits is taken in the first and a total of 30 credits in the second year of study.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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sem 1
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nl,en
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Thomas Mertens
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6
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sem 1
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nl
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Maarten Baes
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6
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sem 1
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nl
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Toon Verstraelen
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6
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sem 1
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nl
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Christophe Detavernier
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6
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sem 1
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nl
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Didar Dobur
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6
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Full-time standard learning track: Students can choose which of these course units will be taken in the first respectively the second year of study; together with the general courses, a total of 60 credits is taken in the first and a total of 30 credits in the second year of study.
Subscribe to 60 credit units from the following list. Module 2.1.2. (mobility requirement) is obligatory.
It is legitimate to subscribe to 60 credit units of module 2.1.1. under the condition that one includes at least 2 courses with reference a.
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Please note: some elective courses are offered every two years. Keep this in mind when choosing your minor courses.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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sem 2
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en
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Zeger Hens
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Louis Vanduyfhuys
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Jan Ryckebusch
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6
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Dimitri Van Neck
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Stefaan Cottenier
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6
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sem 2
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nl
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Dimitri Van Neck
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6
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sem 2
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nl
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Jolien Dendooven
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Luc Van Hoorebeke
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6
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Geert Verdoolaege
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Geert Verdoolaege
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Rino Morent
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6
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sem 2
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nl
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Natalie Jachowicz
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Jan Ryckebusch
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Klaus Bacher
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6
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sem 1
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nl
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Piet Termonia
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Henk Vrielinck
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Archisman Ghosh
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Dirk Poelman
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4
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sem 2
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en
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Didar Dobur
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Arjen van der Wel
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6
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sem 1
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nl
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Sven De Rijcke
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6
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sem 1
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nl
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Maarten Van Dyck
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6
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sem 1
sem 2
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en
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Bartel Van Waeyenberge
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6
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Maarten Baes
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6
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Jonas Joos
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Stefaan Cottenier
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Frank Verstraete
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6
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Michal Heller
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Jutho Haegeman
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Yvan Saeys
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Michal Heller
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Archisman Ghosh
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Ben Craps
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6
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a
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sem 2
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en
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Alexandre Sevrin
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Steven Lowette
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Sophie De Buyl
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Steven Lowette
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Olivier Devroede
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6
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sem 2
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Ben Craps
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6
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sem 2
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Dany Vanbeveren
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6
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sem 1
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en
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Steven Lowette
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6
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Subscribe to courses with a mobility aspect for at least 10 credit units. This can be accomplished by following courses from another university (including VUB), or by doing an internship in a research-oriented organisation. For further guidance with regard to this mobility requirement please consult the promotor of your Master's Dissertation. An internship that is part of the Master's Dissertation can not be counted as extra credit units, but as mobility units (2 mobility units for one week of internship). An internship that is not directly connected with the Master's Dissertation counts for 2 credit units for one week of internship.
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Subscribe to courses for no more than 20 credit units to be chosen from the courses of UGent including the Ghent University elective courses, or from an Erasmus+ partner university. No more than 12 credit units can be chosen from bachelor programmes.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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sem 1
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nl
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Bruno Merlevede
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5
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sem 1
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en
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Petra Andries
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3
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sem 2
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en
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Johan Verrue
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4
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sem 2
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nl
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Mirjam Knockaert
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4
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sem 2
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en
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Mieke Audenaert
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4
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sem 1
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nl
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Maggie Geuens
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6
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sem 2
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en
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Gosia Kozusznik
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4
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6
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6
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5
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sem 2
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nl
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Brent Bleys
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4
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sem 2
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nl
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Saskia Crucke
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3
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Subscribe to no more than 6 credit units to be chosen from the study programmes of:
- UGent including the Ghent University elective courses,
- Other higher education of the Flemish Community,
- Erasmus+ partner universities including the ENLIGHT (online) elective courses.
Subscribe to no less than 12 credit units from the list 2.1.1. A maximum of 3 credit units can be spent on an internship in a research-related environment.
Subscribe to courses for no more than 18 credit units to be chosen from the courses of UGent including the Ghent University elective courses, or from an Erasmus+ partner university. No more than 12 credit units can be chosen from bachelor programmes (including courses from 2.2.1.2.).
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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2
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year
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nl
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N. N.
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30
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- Possess advanced knowledge of the science domains that relate directly with the research in physics and astronomy at UGent and VUB: Astrophysical Simulations, Computational Physics, Quantum Field Theory, Subatomic Physics, Solid State and Nano Physics.
- Apply advanced knowledge of theories, models, methods, techniques, processes and applications within physics and astronomy to analyze and solve complex problems.
- Investigate and understand the interaction with other relevant science domains and integrate them within the context of more advanced ideas and practical applications.
- Demonstrate profound understanding in the most recent scientific developments of at least one of the disciplines within physics and astronomy.
- Develop and carry out problem orientated and innovative research in physics and astronomy and criticize on the quality of both phases.
- Apply critical consideration of and reflection on known and new theories, models and views within physics and astronomy.
- Show creativity to formulate hypotheses, to discover new relationships and to formulate an opinion derived from data and information which may be limited, incomplete or even contradictory.
- Assimilate, analyze, critically evaluate and synthesize in a structured way information from published international scientific literature and complex information sources with attention for a correct and a complete citation of the reference.
- Be able to deal with changes in conditions or planning of a research process and guide into new directions.
- Apply independent systematic and critical reflection on personal thinking and functioning, and translate this into well considered conclusions and improved solutions.
- Demonstrate a professional approach that demonstrates an open-minded attitude to new scientific developments in physics and/or astronomy and their applications in a broad scientific, economic or societal context.
- Give evidence of actively pursuing permanent knowledge development, lifelong learning and independent guiding of personal learning process.
- Build up logical and analytical reasoning within and outside the discipline, and comprehend and critically evaluate complex reasoning in an independent way.
- Demonstrate problem-preventing and problem-solving abilities, and use these in diverse situations or in a non-familiar context.
- Present personal research, thoughts, ideas, and opinions or proposals on physics and/or astronomy in a suitable and careful way, both written and orally, in Dutch and in English.
- Communicate/discuss with specialists and non-specialists about new developments, underlying basic thoughts, opinions and work hypotheses within physics and astronomy.
- Depending on the situation, be able to communicate, cooperate and act in a supportive, inspiring, and/or authoritative way in a physical and astronomical context.
- Make connections between physics and astronomy and society, being attentive to questions and concerns, necessities and innovative needs originating from society to which physics and/or astronomy can contribute.
- Act in an ethical and socially responsible manner and integrate engagement within the professional activity.
- Be able to function independently in a broad range of work situations and contribute actively to innovation, to implementing new techniques and ideas for development and to designing problem solving strategies.
- Demonstrate a professional attitude, characterized by enthusiasm, reliability, involvement, accuracy, tenacity and independence.
- Minor Education: Educate on different levels the information and experience in physics and/or astronomy and other relevant scientific areas.
- Minor Education: Sensitize and enthuse the public for scientific information and its reliability.
- Minor Economics and Business Administration: Demonstrate the skills of a starting employee in terms of project management, policy development, scientific and technological advise.
- Minor Economics and Business Administration: Assess the relevance and implications of scientific developments or applications in an economic context and in accordance with ongoing policy.