Astronomy Studies in Bonn
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Prof. Dr. U.
Klein
(Studienberater Astronomie)
Argelander-Institut für Astronomie der Universität Bonn
Auf dem Hügel 71, 53121 Bonn
Tel. +49-228-733674/3658 (Fax. +49-228-733672)
(E-Mail: klein@astro.uni-bonn.de)
The official time I am available for advice is Monday 15:00-17:00
hrs. However, I am willing to give advice at (almost) any time. Please
call to make an appointment, as well as to make sure I'm not away for
other obligations during the official time.
Study with Astronomy as Goal
Master in
Astrophysics Astronomy in the
"Diplomstudiengang" PhD in Astronomy
Astronomy as Auxiliary Topic
The Bachelor and Master Programmes
As of the winterterm 2006/2007 one can enter the programme of Master
of Science (M.Sc.) in Astrophysics. The study uses the English
language. It is based on a B.Sc. in Physics (or equivalent),
preferrably including introductory astronomy.
Admittance is upon an evaluation of previous achievements. Details are
available through the Dept. of Physics-Astronomy (Fachgruppe Physik-Astronomie).
The necessary forms
for the application
can be downloaded.
For B.Sc. studies, introductory astronomy classes are
offered.
The M.Sc. studies brings in depth classes on
Astrophysics (Stars and Stellar Evolution, Cosmology, Physics of
Galaxies, the Interstellar Medium and Radioastronomy, many Specialised
Classes and various Seminars) with a total workload of 48 credit points
(CP) and two units in physics of 7 CP each (a lab course and a
class in Theoretical Physics). The final part of the M.Sc. studies is
the research phase, which includes the Master thesis.
The degree obtained is the M.Sc. (in Astrophysics).
Having obtained a M.Sc. degree it is possible to start the phase to
work toward the Ph.D. in Astronomy.
Diplomstudiengang
In the frame of the studies for the "Diplom" in Physics in Bonn the
study of astronomy may play optionally an important role.
In the first academic year two introductory classes in Astronomy can
be taken and one can opt to have Astronomy as the auxiliary topic
in the "Diplom-Vor"-Exam. It allows an early familiarization
with the foundations of Astronomy while modern research aspects are
included in these classes. Only in exceptional cases does a career into
Astronomy go through Mathematics or Information Technology.
The first 3 Semesters end with the oral examinations in Experimental
Physics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy as
auxiliary topic ("Diplom-Vorprüfung").
For the following 5 semesters, Astronomy can be taken as Auxiliary
Topic but also as Main Topic ("Vertiefungsfach Astrophysik").
When Astronomy is taken as Vertiefungsfach Astrophysik
students will deal thoroughly with astrophysical topics. In addition to
the central themes such as Stars and Stellar Evolution, Cosmology,
Physics of Galaxies, the Interstellar Medium and Radioastronomy, many
Specialised Classes and various Seminars are offered. With Astronomy as
main topic, the final exam (Diplomprüfung) deals with:
Experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics, the Vertiefungsfach
Astrophysik, and an Auxiliary Topic.
Opting for Astronomy as
Auxiliary Topic clearly requires a smaller amount of astronomy
classes.
The education is then brought to completion in the Diploma-Thesis
work period (12 months).
One graduates with the German Diplom in Physik which
formally equals the level of the Masters in Physics, with Thesis.
Since the University of Bonn introduces the Bachelor and Master
System
in the fall of 2006, one then cannot start the Diplomstudiengang in
Physics any more but enters the "Bachelorstudiengang" in Physics.
Moving from the "Diplomstudiengang" into the M.Sc. programme
Students of the "Diplomstudiengang Physik" who wish to intensify their
astronomy studies may move over into the M.Sc. Astrophysics programme.
Required is a completed "Vordiplom" and documented further mandatory
achievements within the Diplom-Physik programme up to the end of the
6th semester (not including achievements in the auxiliary topic). These
students have to engage in making a Bachelor thesis. Interested
students may contact the study advisor.
Ph.D. in Astronomy
The education to astronomer culminates with the Ph.D.
One registers for the "Promotionsstudium Astronomie".
This phase includes classes on special topics while participating in a
research project,
which obviously implies independent research. The Ph.D. phase ends with
the presentation of the Ph.D. Thesis and its defence in front of
the Thesis Committee.
For the Ph.D. phase a research project and a supervisor are needed,
both emerging from successful personal consultations.
The academic degree awarded is the Doctor rerum
naturalium (Dr. rer. nat.) / Ph.D..
Astronomy as an Auxiliary Topic
Astronomy is a subject fit as auxiliary topic for many a study
programme. This is especially so for Physics, Mathematics, Informatics,
Meterology, etc. The astronomy group is happy to introduce interested
students to the basics of astronomy as a science.
For the Vordiplomsprüfung introductory astronomy classes
are required (maximum of 8 SWS; the actual amount is defined by the
main studies programme).
For the Diplomprüfung classes from the M.Sc.
Astrophysics programme can be used. The total of required coursework is
defined by the main studies programme (for Physics it is 8 SWS).
In the Bachelor of Physics programme a total of 8 CP has to
be obtained.
Master in Astrophysics
Astronomy in the "Diplomstudiengang"
PhD in Astronomy Astronomy
as Auxiliary Topic
Direct links: Top of page, Fachgruppe
Physik-Astronomie, Argelander-Institut
für Astronomie der Univ. Bonn.
www.astro.uni-bonn.de/~webaiub/studbere.html
Last update: 2007.02.06