COURSE SYLLABUS Space Plasma Physics 7.5 credits Rymdplasmafysik Second cycle, F7001R Version Autumn 2007 Sp 1 - Spring 2009 Sp 4Autumn 2009 Sp 1 - Spring 2011 Sp 4Autumn 2011 Sp 1 - Autumn 2011 Sp 1Autumn 2011 Sp 2 - Spring 2012 Sp 4Autumn 2012 Sp 1 - Spring 2013 Sp 4Autumn 2013 Sp 1 - Autumn 2013 Sp 1Autumn 2013 Sp 2 - Autumn 2014 Sp 1Autumn 2014 Sp 2 - Autumn 2016 Sp 1Autumn 2016 Sp 2 - Spring 2017 Sp 4Autumn 2017 Sp 1 - Spring 2018 Sp 4Autumn 2018 Sp 1 - Autumn 2018 Sp 1Autumn 2018 Sp 2 - Autumn 2020 Sp 1Autumn 2020 Sp 2 - Spring 2021 Sp 4Autumn 2021 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2021 Sp 1 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level Second cycle Grade scale G U 3 4 5 Subject Space and Atmospeheric Science Subject group (SCB) Space Technology Main field of study Space Technology Entry requirementsKnowledge in the area of plasma physics, for example F7010R Plasma physics, or Space physics for example R7017R Space Physics or equivalent. Good knowledge in English equivalent to English 6. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse Aim The course shall introduce to specific aspects in plasmaphysics related to the Solar system and space environment. After finishing the course, the students shall be able to demonstrate basic knowledge about plasma in the solar system and how the plasma environment in the Sun and the Solar system interacts with the various electro-magnetic fields in the Solar system and around the planets. This is shown by the ability to describe interactions between plasma and magnetic fields of the Earth and planets. The students shall be able to describe related processes, e.g. formation and properties of aurora. The students shall be able to calculate and estimate the magnitude of typical plasma related processes in the Solar system. After the project work, the student shall be able to show their utilization of the course contents for judgement and/or analysis of space physical phenomena, critically select and evaluate relevant scientific and technical information within the subject via literature survey/studies of scientific papers, and demonstrate social skills needed to effectively work in a group during the project work. Contents The space plasma physics of the ionosphere, magnetosphere, the sun and the solar wind, the interactions between them, and the results of these interactions such as the Aurora is at the focus. Collisionless shocks, plasma instabilities, the magnetohydrodynamics of the Sun, solar wind interactions with magnetised and non-magnetised planets, magnetospheric physics of the planets in our solar system, auroral physics, magnetospheric storms and substorms. Realization Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website. Lectures and project. Depending on the circumstances, a different realization of the course can be required. Parts of the lectures may be implemented using hybrid/blended education methods (online, videos, etc). Examination If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided. Written exam, assignments and project work. The project work is examined through a report. To pass the course, all modules of the course shall be passed.ExaminerSoheil SadeghiTransition termsThe course F7001R is equal to RYM009Literature. Valid from Autumn 2020 Sp 2 Kivelson and Russell: Introduction to Space Physics. Cambridge University PressISBN 0-521-45714-9 Russell, Luhmann och Strangeways: Space Physics - An introductionISBN: 9781107098824 Carl-Gunne Fälthammar, Space Physics, KTH, Second edition, 2001. Complementary material distributed during the course Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Computer Science, Electrical and Space EngineeringModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleCrStatusFrom periodTitle 0007Assignments and projectU G#2.50MandatoryA21 0008Written examG U 3 4 55.00MandatoryA21 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedThe course plan was accepted by the Dept of Space Science 2007-02-28 and remains valid as from H07.Last revisedby Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 16 Feb 2021