Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Study Cycle: Graduate
SUBJECT

Code	Subject	
MMM0005	Special Topics in Astronomy	

Section	Semester	Hours: C+S+L	Category	Type	
Mathematics - in Romanian	6	2+1+0	speciality	optional	
Applied Mathematics	6	2+1+0	speciality	optional	

Teaching Staff in Charge	Assoc.Prof. BLAGA Cristina Olivia, Ph.D., cpblaga@math.ubbcluj.ro
Assoc.Prof. SZENKOVITS Ferenc, Ph.D., fszenko@math.ubbcluj.ro	
Aims	The one term introductory Astronomy course cannot cover but partially the topics that are presented in the secondary school. Therefore, the main objective of this course is completing the astronomical general knowledge of the future secondary school teacher of Astronomy, in the cosmic era when Astronomy is one of the most dynamic fields od science. Another important aim is preparing the students for the MSc. studies in Astronomy organized by our Department.	
Content		
Bibliography	1. AGHEKIAN, T. A., Stele, Galaxii, Metagalaxia. Ed. Stiintifica, Bucuresti, 1974.
2. COX, J. P., GIULI R. T., Principles of Stellar Structure. Gordon and Breach Science   Publishers, New York, 1968. 
3. DEMETRESCU G., PARVULESCU, C., Galaxii in Univers. Ed. Stiintifica, Bucuresti, 1967.
4. GHINZBURG V.L., Astrofizica contemporana. Ed. Enciclopedica, Bucuresti, 1972.
5. HOYLE F., Galaxii, nuclee si quasari. Ed. St., Bucuresti,1968
6. KAPLAN S. A., Fizica stelelor. Ed. St. Bucuresti, 1963.
7. KARTTUNEN H., KROGER, P., OJA, H., POUTANEN, M., DONNER, K., J., - Fundamental Astronomy, Springer - Verlag, Berlin, 1994.
8. URECHE V.,Universul vol.2 (Astrofizica) Ed. Dacia, Cluj-Napoca, 1987.
9. POPOVICI C., Stelele, date fizice, structura interna, originea si evolutia lor. Ed. Tehnica, Bucuresti, 1958.
10.FREEDMAN R.A.,KAUFMANN W.J., Universe, New-York, 2002.
11.MARAN, P.S.,(editor), The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia. Cambridge University Press, 1992.
12.MOTZ L., DUVEEN A., Essentials of Astronomy. Blacckie and Son Ltd, London, Glasgow, 1966.
13.SMITH E.P., JACOBS K.C., Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, London, Toronto, 1973.
	
Assessment	To establish the final mark we take into consideration the seminar activity, during them are presented essays also (30%) and the result from the written exam (70%).