Astrophysics and Cosmology

A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) Starting from a general analysis of the chemical composition present in the solar system, the course will show how and where the various nuclear species have been synthesized over the lifetime of the Universe. B - Application skills OF 2) The student will acquire the ability to interpret correctly the observed trends of the various nuclear species as a function of the metallicity (age) as well as understand which are the current problems the community is facing to solve still puzzling abundances, like those of the r process nuclei OF 3) The student will acquire the knowledge necessary to follow numerically the evolution of a large number of nuclear species. C - Autonomy of judgment OF 4) The student will be able to read professional papers in the field of the chemical evolution of the universe as well as follow seminars in the field. D - Communication skills OF 5) Discussion about different topics will be encouraged during the course, so that the student will learn to express his/her ideas and to discuss with others different aspects of the chemical evolution of the universe E - Ability to learn OF 6) The student will be asked to critically read scientific papers on the subject OF 7) At the end of the course the student will be able to develop a personal project aimed to understand the production site of any nucleus