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| Code | AA005 |
| Name | Binary Stars |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Studies on binary stars, understanding the observation methods used. Comprehending and calculating which physical and geometric parameters can be calculated about binary stars with different observation methods in astronomy.
Course Content
Binary star types, Binary star evolution processes, Two-body orbital motions, The definition of binary-star orbits, Perturbations, Roche model and mass loss, Photometry in binary star systems, acresion discs
Course Precondition
none
Resources
An Introduction to Close Binary Stars, R.W. Hilditch, Cambridge University Pre
Notes
Eclipsing Binary Stars, J. Kallrath & E.F. Milone, Springer
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands that binary stars are at least as important as single stars in astronomy |
| LO02 | Comprehends the role of certain parameters of double stars in determining the properties of other celestial objects |
| LO03 | Comprehends the importance of theory and observations at different wavelengths in understanding the nature of binary systems in different classes. |
| LO04 | Will be able to comment on the geometry and mass transfer mechanisms of binary systems. |
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. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Organizing projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with social responsibility awareness and implementing them. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to access information from written, permanent, reliable and accurate sources and use information resources. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to make interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary group studies, to work effectively and to use time effectively | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to take responsibility, to act independently and to gain the ability of creativity. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to evaluate the structure, formation and evolution of the universe as a whole with scientific methods. | 4 |
| 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 | X-ray binary: A Historical Review | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Two-body orbital motion I | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Two-body orbital motion II | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Determination of Orbits I | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Determination of Orbits II | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Perturbations, the roche model, and mass exchange/loss I | Study the relevant chapter şn the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Perturbations, the roche model, and mass exchange/loss II | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Photometry and Polarimetry: stellar sizes and shapes I | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Photometry and Polarimetry: stellar sizes and shapes II | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Masses and absolute dimensions for stars in binaries I | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Masses and absolute dimensions for stars in binaries II | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | The imaging of stellar surfaces | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 14 | The imaging of stellar surfaces and accretion structures I | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | The imaging of stellar surfaces and accretion structures II | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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 | ||