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| Code | AA014 |
| Name | X-ray Astronomy |
| 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
The aim of this course is to understand the properties of X-ray emitting sources, X-ray generating astrophysical mechanisms, X-ray detectors, X-ray analysis methods, Galactic and galactic X-ray sources.
Course Content
Properties of X-rays, Astrophysical mechanisms for generating X-rays, X-ray dedectors, X-ray data analysis methods, Solar System X-rays, X-ray absorption and scattering in the interstellar medium,X-rays from single stars,X-rays from Supernovae,X-ray binaries,X-ray sources in Milky Way,Extragalactic X-ray Astronomy
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Exploring the X-ray Universe, Cambridge by Frederick D. Seward , Philip A. Charles
Notes
X-Ray Astronomy: Its Past and Future Nihal Ercan
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the importance and broad content of the field of astronomy |
| LO02 | Learns the principles and techniques that form the basis of astronomy |
| LO03 | Learn the development process of X-ray astronomy |
| LO04 | Comprehend the development of atronomy parallel to the development of technology |
| LO05 | Learns the processes and methods related to the detection, analysis and interpretation of X-ray data |
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. | 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. | 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. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | The discovery of X-rays and general properties of X-rays | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Astrophysical mechanisms for generating X-rays | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Interactions of X-rays with matter | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 4 | X-ray dedectors | Study the relevant chapter in the book ,search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 5 | Significant X-ray space-missions | Study the relevant chapter in the book ,search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 6 | X-ray data analysis methods | Study the relevant chapter in the book ,search up-to-date information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Basic applications of data analysis methods | Examine applications on related websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Repetition of topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 9 | The production of planetary X-rays | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Absorption of X-rays by interstellar gas | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Scattering of X-ray by interstellar dust | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | X-rays from single stars, X-rays from supernovae | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | General properties of X-ray binaries | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | X-ray sources in Milky Way, | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 15 | The range of activity in Active galaxies, Overall spectrum of an AGN | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim |
| 16 | Term Exams | general overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | general overview | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
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 | ||