AA014 X-ray Astronomy

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

Information

Code AA014
Name X-ray Astronomy
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

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