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| Code | FZK213 |
| Name | Introduction to Astronomy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To learn the concepts of astronomy, To recognize the importance of knowing the sky, to know technological innovations related to space science
Course Content
The scope and importance of Astronomy, Concept of Dimension in the Universe, History of Astronomy, Light and Telescopes, Formation of Solar System and Planets, Sun, The Basic Features of The Other Stars, The Evolution of Stars, The Great Structures in Universe : Galaxies
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Astronomy, The Universe at a Glance, Eric Chaisson - Steve Mcmillan publishing as Addison-Wesley
Notes
In Quest of the Universe, by Theo Koupelis Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes the concepts of astronomy and space science |
| LO02 | Evaluates some astronomical objects by evaluating the results of the observation. |
| LO03 | To comprehend the models compatible with the data obtained from astronomical observations |
| LO04 | Organizes activities related to astronomy |
| LO05 | Understanding the connection of astronomy with other sciences |
| LO06 | To interpret the effect of developing technology on astronomy |
| LO07 | Describes the structure and evolution of the universe in general terms |
| LO08 | Describes the historical development of astronomy |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the developments in the field of Physics and uses scientific methods and techniques. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Combine the knowledge gained in the field of Physics with the knowledge in other scientific fields and explains the method of producing scientific knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he has acquired in the field of Physics and designs experiments related to his field. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Improves himself by knowing that the learning process is lifelong. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowing the importance of individual development, she/he implements what is necessary. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the developments in the field of physics in terms of social ethics by watching and learning them. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Known facts, evolving ideas and pioneering discoveries in Astronomy | Explain, question-answer, brainstorming | |
| 2 | Sky presentation and concept of dimension in the universe | Explain, team work, discussion | |
| 3 | Historical development of astronomy, astronomy in ancient times | Explain, discussion, case study | |
| 4 | Astronomy in the Renaissance | Explain, individual study | |
| 5 | Ligth, spectra and to generate information from spectra | Show, team work, case study | |
| 6 | Telescopes, development of them and modern dedectors | practice and practice, role play, experiment / lab, case study | |
| 7 | Formation of Solar System and description of celestial bodies forming the system | Explain, show, simulation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | review the topics | |
| 9 | Our star Sun and its basic properties | Explain, question-answer | |
| 10 | Basic properties of stras such as mass, radius, surface temperature , Luminosity etc. | Explain, question-answer, show, simulation | |
| 11 | The birth, life and death of stars, briefly the process of evolution | Explain, question-answer, practice and practice, discussion | |
| 12 | Dead stras; white dwarf, neutron star, black holes | Explain, question-answer, simulation | |
| 13 | Milky Way Galaxy | Explain, question-answer, simulation | |
| 14 | Galaxy Clusters | Explain, question-answer, beyin fırtınası | |
| 15 | Introducing the field of cosmology | Explain, question-answer | |
| 16 | Term Exams | review the topics | |
| 17 | Term Exams | an overview |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||