SD0007 Astronomy

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 0. Semester- 2 National Credit
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Goal, Content & Resources
Course Learning Outcomes
Week Plan
Student Workload - ECTS

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Code SD0007
Name Astronomy
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. NAZIM AKSAKER


Course Goal

It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills about astronomy and space sciences.

Course Content

lecture content; introduction to astroomy, historical astronomy, solar sistem, stars and stellar evolution, stellar types, insterstellar medium, galaxies, cosmology, bulutsular ve gezegenimsi bulutsular, extra terestrial life, observational astronomy, astronomical equipment and tecniques, satellites and space research, remote sensing, planetarium tour.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites.

Resources

Mutlu Yıldız, Astronomy The Universe at a Glance, 2016 Tolga Güver, In Quest of the Universe, 2017

Notes

Wikipedia will be used for images.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To understand and explain the concept of time and coordinate systems
LO02 Describe and summarize the history of astronomy
LO03 Define solar system and properties
LO04 Explain the basic features and evolution of the stars
LO05 Expresses and summarizes multiple stars and changing stars
LO06 Examins the outside the stars in the sky
LO07 Explains the basic features of the Gödalar
LO08 Describe cosmology, recognize galactic sources
LO09 Define diffuse sources,
LO10 Learning levels are determined
LO11 Explains extraterrestrial life research
LO12 Learn to use telescopes and astronomical instruments
LO13 Expresses astronomy instruments
LO14 Summarize space studies
LO15 Learn image processing techniques.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Time concept, Apparent and real movements, Sky Coordinate Systems: Horizon, clock, equator, ecliptic and galactic coordinates. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Astronomy as a Basic Science Discipline, Universe Models, Greek Astronomy, Greek Schools, Astrology and Astronomy, Astronomy in the Middle Ages: Astronomy in Europe, Astronomy in Islamic World, Andalusian Astronomy. Ottoman Astronomy, Post-Renaissance Developments: Nikolas Copernicus, Tycho Brahe. Birth of Modern Astronomy: Johannes Kepler, Descartes, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton. The development of modern astronomy and modern observatories after the 17th century. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Your planets; Visible movements, Mean distance to the Sun, Theories of planetary motions, Kepler laws and physical meanings, mass, distance and diameter. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Star Catalogs, Distances of Stars, Brightness of Stars. Star Spectra and Spectral Classification, Boltzman and Field Laws. Physical Interpretation of Spectral Properties, Temperatures of Stars. Hertzsprung-Russel (HR) Diagram, Movements of Stars. Double Stars: Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Binary Stars, Star Clusters, Open Star Clusters, Global Star Clusters. Tribes, Phrases. Changing Stars: Naming and Observation, Pulsating Stars. The Changing Stars. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 An analysis of the study of the outer region of stars in the sky. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Galaxy: Geometric Structure of Galaxy, Galactic Movements, Galaxinin Mass, Physical Structure of Galaxin, Absorption of Stars, Interstellar Polarization, Galactic Radio Radiation. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Nebula definition, types evolution, analysis of nebulae photographs Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Determination of learning levels Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Examination of studies on the investigation of extraterrestrial life Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Practical measurement methods of angular distance, tool stars, application of coordinate systems in the sky, use of celestial maps, telescope with sun and changing star observations, reduction of these observations, determination of minimum time in light curve. Report preparation. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Rol Oynama
13 How the telescope works, Telescope optics, How to use the telescope. What is CCD, What does the filter do The answers to the questions will be investigated. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Historical development and physical characteristics of space flights, Space residential areas, Human flight to planets, Sociological effect of space exploration, Extensive perception of the earth, Probability of life in the earth, Basic concepts, Electromagnetic spectrum, Satellite types, Satellite launching techniques, Orbit account. Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Satellite systems; Satellite communication; Signal analysis; Geographic information systems; Mapping; Examination of satellite data; 2D image processing; Atmospheric effects on satellite data; Control of forests, agricultural areas and water basinsVisiting planetarium at Cag University Reading related material Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 80
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,20
ECTS 3 ECTS