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| Code | AA015 |
| Name | Introduction to Astronomy I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ |
Course Goal / Objective
To understand the importance and content of astronomy, to be able to comprehend the properties of celestial bodies as a result of measuring the light coming from different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. learn the concept of dimension in the universe, To get a general knowledge about the structure of the celestial bodies in the solar system and possible formation models, Examining the measurable properties and evolution of stars. Examining Milky Way and other galaxies in detail.
Course Content
Learning the Night Sky, Light and Telescopes, Solar System, Earth and Moon, Planets and their moons, Small bodies in the Solar System (Asteroids), comets, meteors , The Formation of Stars and Planets, The Sun, measurmenents of stellar properties, stellar evolution, Milky Way Galaxy,
Course Precondition
none
Resources
In Quest of The Universe , Theo Koupelis
Notes
Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology, Ian Morison A John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., Publication
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehend that astronomy is the laboratory of basic sciences in space |
| LO02 | Learn the movements and radiation mechanisms of celestial bodies with a good observation and the current theoretical models |
| LO03 | Learn the properties of light from different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum and measurement methods |
| LO04 | Comprehend the properties of objects in the universe as a result of the measurement of the light coming from the celestial bodies |
| LO05 | Models the formation mechanisms of solar system to other star formations |
| LO06 | Examine the possibilities of life on planets |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To know and apply the branches of science and observational methods used in their fields. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To critically evaluate the knowledge gained in Physics, Mathematics, and Space Sciences and Technologies, to determine needs, to pursue life-long learning, to monitor developments and to use technology effectively to reach up-to-date information. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To carry out thesis studies in the fields related to Astronomy and Space Sciences, to support their thoughts on the subjects and the solutions to the problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicate verbally and in writing; develop communication skills in the field of ICT using at least one foreign language and develop communication skills with colleagues. | 1 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To design and develop scientific and technological materials for the skills acquired in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Organizing projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with social responsibility awareness and implementing them. | 1 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to access information from written, permanent, reliable and accurate sources and use information resources. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to make interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary group studies, to work effectively and to use time effectively | 1 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to take responsibility, to act independently and to gain the ability of creativity. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to derive information about the properties and evolution of the source from the photons recorded by linking the basic physical interactions with the radiation processes. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to evaluate the structure, formation and evolution of the universe as a whole with scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to comprehend and apply the processes related to data collection, analysis and interpretation. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recognizing the sky with the naked eye and optical observation tools | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Dimension concept in universe | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | General properties of light (electromagnetic spectrum) and optical telescopes | Study the relevant chapter in the book and watch videos on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Spaced and ground based Telescopes | Search web sites related to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 5 | Solar System: Inner Planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars) | Study the relevant chapter in the book , search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | The Earth and Moon | Study the relevant chapter in the book,search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Outer Planets ( Jupiter , Saturn, Uranus ve Neptün) and their moons | Study the relevant chapter in the book,search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Repeat topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Small planets: Asteroids, trajectories and origin | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Comets: trajectories and origin | Study the relevant chapter in the book and watch videos on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Dwarf planets and their properties | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Meteors and Meteor showers | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | The physical features of the Sun | Study the relevant chapter in the book.search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Internal structure and atmosphere of the Sun | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Overview of exoplanet systems | Study the relevant chapter in the book , search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||