AA002

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

Information

Code AA002
Name
Term 2023-2024 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 better understand all the properties of stars with the help of theoretical physics and observational data.

Course Content

Basic concepts in astrophysics, Star formation; Hydrostatic equilibrium, Virial theorem, Jeans criterion, Radiation transfer in stars, Stellar atmospheres, Stellar structure equations, Stellar evolution: Evolution stages in pre-mainstream and H-R diagram, Chemically peculiar stars and diffusion

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics, Francis LeBlanc, Publisher: ‎Wiley; 1st edition

Notes

Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics, ERİKA BÖHM-VİTENSA


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gain knowledge of the functioning of stars using basic physical concepts and observational results and Gains knowledge of radiation transfer in stars.
LO02 Comprehends basic information about the internal structure and atmospheres of stars.
LO03 Gain detailed information about nucleosynthesis and evolutionary stages in stars.
LO04 Comprehends the steps of obtaining and solving structure equations, state equations and transfer equations in stars.


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. 3
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. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To design and develop scientific and technological materials for the skills acquired in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences.
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 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.
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. 4
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. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General p roperties of star;Luminosity, Effective Temperature, Flux and Magnitudes. Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Boltzmann and Saha Equations. Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Star formation, Hydrostatic equilibrium, Virial theorem, The Jeans Criteria. Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Radiative Transfer in Stars,Radiative Opacities. Specific Intensity and Radiative Moments Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Local Thermodynamic Equilibrium. Solution of the Radiative Transfer Equation, Radiative Equilibrium Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Radiative Transfer at Large Optical Depths, Rosseland and Other Mean Opacities Kitapdan ilgili bölüm çalışmak Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Demonstration of the Radiative Transfer Equation Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 The Grey Atmosphere, Line Opacities and Broadening, Equivalent Width and Formation Of Atomic Lines Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Atmospheric Modelling, Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Equations of Stellar Structure, Energy Transport in Stars, Polytropic Models Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Politropik Models Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Structure of The Sun Equation of State Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Nucleosynthesis and Stellar Evolution Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Basic Physics of Nuclear Fusion. Advanced Nuclear Burning, Evolutionary Tracks in the HR. Diagram Studying the relevant chapter from the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü 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: 10.05.2023 04:01