Study a Phenomenon, that does not (yet) have an explanation. Challenge the universe and use recent observations and smart techniques to get through the veil of this phenomenon. Become part of the generation of scientists that will unveil this 80 years old mystery or be among those who will witness that occurring.
Course Structure:
Chapter 1: The evidence of the phenomenon
Chapter 2: Introduction to Dark Matter
Chapter 3 :Galaxies
Chapter 4: Measuring the Universe
Chapter 5: Entering the issue
Chapter 6: The gravitational potential of galaxies
Chapter 7: Dark matter halos
Chapter 8: The essence of the DM phenomenon
Chapter 9: Mass modelling galaxies
Chapter 10: A deeper analysis on Dark Matter
Chapter 11: The Stellar properties of galaxies
Chapter 12: Conclusions
Learning Outcomes:
Levels of the course are Advanced, Regular, Basic.
- Students, in general, will learn an important and strategic subject of Astrophysics and Physics, at university level and will be able to successfully teach it at high school level.
- Advanced students will be able to get deep inside into the complex field of Dark Matter in Galaxies from one of the leading scientist in the field.
- Enthusiastic outsiders with only simple knowledge of Physics and Mathematics can enter one the biggest mystery of nature and get an understanding of the topic which allows them to follow its revelation.