AA015 Introduction to Astronomy I

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code AA015
Name Introduction to Astronomy I
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Term Spring
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

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
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

Update Time: 19.11.2022 02:36