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SN Program Code- Astrophysics L T P S C CH Course

Type*
3 Course Code- 3 0 0 0 3 3 PC
SPO-444
PRE-REQUISITE 10+2 Physics
CO-REQUISITE
ANTI-REQUISITE

a. Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals of astrophysics and thermonuclear
reactions in stars along with fusion reactions pivotal in understudying stars and Stellar objects.
b. Course Objectives: The objective of the course on Astrophysics is to make student understand
about the basic concept of stellar systems and the evolution of the universe. The student will also
get an elementary introduction to the space-time geometry and other basic ideas of the General
theory of relativity.
c. Course Outcomes: On completion of this course, the students are expected to
CO1 Apply the ideas of stellar structure to find the evolution of galactic systems
CO2 Understand the fundamental processes of the stars based on their atomic composition
CO3 Understand nucleo-synthesis beyond iron and r- and s- processes.
CO4 Understand and apply the concepts of Thermonuclear reactions in stars, fusion reactions
CO5 Understand concepts of Lorentz transformation and Time dilation
CO6 Apply and analyze the ideas of modern-day cosmology and General theory of relativity

d. Syllabus
Unit-1 Astrophysics, Astronomy & Stellar Structure Contact Hours:15
Chapter Celestial coordinate systems (Sun-Earth system, Distance measurement, Galactic
1.1 Coordinate system), Stellar Magnitudes, Classification of stars.
Chapter The basic equations of stellar structure, Hydrostatic equilibrium, Thermal equilibrium,
1.2 Virial Theorem, Energy sources, Energy transport by radiation and convection,
Equation of state. Jeans criteria for star formation.
Unit-2 Thermonuclear reactions in stars and Stellar Contact Hours: 15
objects
Chapter Thermonuclear reactions in stars, fusion reactions (p-p chain, CNO cycle, triple α
2.1 reactions), Solar Neutrino problem, nucleo-synthesis beyond iron, r- and s- processes.
Chapter Qualitative discussions on: Galaxies, Nebulae, Quasars, Brown dwarfs, Astrophysical
2.2 importance of the study of variable stars. Concept of Novae and Supernovae.
Unit-3 General theory of relativity and the spacetime Contact Hours: 15
physics
Chapter Lorentz transformation, Time dilation, Length contraction, Worldline, causality,
3.1 Equilance principle,
Chapter Relation between space-time and mass, geodesics, gravitational red shift,
3.2 Schwarzschild metric, CMB, Black Holes, Schwarzschild radius, event horizon and
recent observations.

e. Textbooks
1.V.B.Bhatia, Textbook of Astronomy & Astrophysics with Elements of Cosmology, 1st Edition (2001),
Narosa Publishing House.
2. Abhyankar K. D., Astrophysics – Stars and Galaxies, 1st Edition (Reprint 2009),University Press.
3.Padmanavan T., Theoretical Astrophysics (Vols.I,II,III), Latest Edition (2010), Cambridge University
Press.
4. Kolb E.W. and Turner M.S., The Early Universe, 1st Edition (2005), Sarat Book House, New Delhi.

f. Reference Books
1. Narlikar J. V., An Introduction to Cosmology, 3rd Edition (2007),Cambridge University Press, New
Delhi.
2. Raychaudhuri A.K., Banerji S.and Banerjee A., General Relativity, Astrophysics andCosmology, 1st
Edition (Reprint 2003), Springer.
Assessment Pattern - internal and External

The performance of students is evaluated as follows:


Theory Practical
End term Continuo Mid Term Mid Term
Internal Mid Term
Compone Assessm us Assessm Assessm
Assessm Assessm
nts ent Assessm ent ent
ent ent
ent
Marks 40 60 60 - - -
Weightage 60 - -
40
%
Total -
100
Marks

Internal Evaluation Component


S. Type of Weightage of Frequency Final Weightage Remarks
No. Assessment actual of Task in Internal
conduct Assessment
1 Assignment 10 marks of One Per 10 marks As applicable to
each Unit course types
assignment depicted above.
2 Time Bound 12 marks for One per 4 marks As applicable to
Surprise/Tutorial each test Unit course types
Test depicted above.
3 Quiz 4 marks of 2 per Unit 4 marks As applicable to
each course types
Quiz depicted above
4. Mid-Semester 20 marks for 2 per 20 marks As applicable to
Test** one MST. semester course types
depicted above.
5 Homework NA One per Non-Graded: As applicable to
lecture Engagement Task course types
topic (of 2 depicted above
questions)
6 Discussion NA One per Non-Graded: As applicable to
Chapter Engagement Task course types
depicted above
7 Attendance and NA NA 2 marks
Engagement
Score on BB

g. CO-PO Mapping
Cours
e P P P PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PS PS PS
Outco O1 O2 O3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O1 O2 O3
me
CO1 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 2 2
CO5 3 3 1 1 1 2 2
CO6

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