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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Stars and Stellar Systems Certification course is an ARPIT course offered by AICTE and one of the FDP courses on astronomy and astrophysics. An understanding of the lessons delivered in this course that draws upon the candidate's knowledge of different branches of physics is extremely fundamental to his understanding of what is happening in the universe. The course comprises 10 modules addressing different aspects of the current field and delivered by different eminent faculty.
The Stars and Stellar Systems Certification by Swayam holistically covers different intriguing concepts like stellar variability, stars and stellar evolution, stars and cosmology, compact stars, star clusters and star formation, astrophysics of neutron stars, binary stellar systems, helio- and asteroseismology, the sun, and extrasolar planets. Besides being a good refresher course dealing with the basics and recent developments in the field, the course material will also be helpful for physics teachers wishing to learn the subject they are teaching.
In the Stars And Stellar Systems online course, participants will learn in an interesting way through the use of discussion of case studies, rich multi-media technology and regular quizzes to monitor their progress and online discussion forums to address doubts and hold discussions on topics that interest them.
The Highlights
- Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching course
- AICTE-approved FDP course
- Delivered by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
- Free course and certification
- Course duration is 16 weeks
Programme Offerings
- quizzes
- discussion forum
- video modules
- Reading Material
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification qualifying details
Course participants of the Stars and Stellar Systems Certification online course need to pass the examination in order to receive their certification.
What you will learn
After completing the Stars and Stellar Systems Certification syllabus, the learners will learn the following,
- What are extrasolar planets
- Astrophysics involved behind neutron stars
- Formation of stars and star clusters
- Astrophysics dealing with the sun
- An insight into helio-seismology and asteroseismology
- Binary stellar systems-formation and briefing
- Compact stars and their cosmology
- Conducting an in-depth study of stellar variability
Who it is for
The course is ideal for professionals such as
Admission Details
Admissions for Stars And Stellar Systems Certification training have been closed now. Applicants wishing to enroll on the programme have to wait till and if the registrations resume. Consequently, they can register by following the given steps-
Step 1: Visit the course URL- https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/arp20_ap23/preview
Step 2: The candidates need to Login into SWAYAM via their Facebook, Google, Microsoft or SWAYAM account. Or they can create their Swayam account.
Step 3: The candidates can review the course details before joining the course.
The Syllabus
- Stars and stellar evolution - 1
- Stars and Stellar evolution - 2
- Stars and stellar evolution - 3
- Stellar variability
- Stars and cosmology
- Star clusters and star formation - 1
Star clusters and star formation - 2
- Compact stars
- Astrophysics of neutron stars - 1
- Astrophysics of neutron stars - 2
- Binary stellar systems
- The Sun - 1
- The Sun - 2
- Helio - and asteroseismology
- Extrasolar planets
Instructors
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Each module will be delivered by experts from different universities including Mr. Dipankar Bhattacharya from IUCAA, Mr. Sukanta Deb from Cotton University, Mr. Shravan Hanasoge, TIFR and Ms. Sivarani Thirupathi from IIA.
Some universities provide credit to students for pursuing some courses on SWAYAM. Candidates need to check with their university if it offers credits on the present course.
Notification regarding the time and date of examination along with the format shall be mailed on the registered email ID of the candidate.
While an online examination is a preferred mode, the final decision as to the mode of examination is subject to change and shall be notified accordingly to the candidate.
No, an e-certificate shall be generated on passing the examination that can be downloaded in PDF format.
This is a general-level course so it can be pursued by faculties from all levels who are teaching in the current domain.
The course shall be delivered by Dhruba J Saikia, ex-Professor at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
The prescribed attendance can be confirmed from the support team of SWAYAM on the course page.