FZK420 Introduction to Astrophysics

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FZK420
Name Introduction to Astrophysics
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ
Course Instructor
1 2
Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To learn the concepts of astronomy, To recognize the importance of knowing the sky, to know technological innovations related to space science

Course Content

In this course, Night sky, Scales and Dimensions, Constellations, Earth, Sun and Solar system, Astronomy catalogues, Observations at visible frequencies, Optical telescopes, Photometric concepts and luminosities, Gravitation and Kepler's Laws, Stars, Stellar spectrum and Classification, Radiation from Celestial Bodies. ; Topics such as continuous radiation, absorption and emission line spectrum, star structure, star formation and star evolution, and compact objects are covered.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Astrophysics , Nihal Ercan Yayınevi: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık

Notes

An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, by Bradley W. Carroll, Dale A. Ostlie, Cambridge Univ. Press


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Examines the concepts of astronomy and space sciences analytically and multidimensionally.
LO02 To comprehend the models compatible with the data obtained from astronomical observations
LO03 Understanding the connection of astrophysics with other sciences
LO04 Physically comprehend and interpret the radiation mechanisms of the structures in the universe.
LO05 follow current developments in space sciences
LO06 Outlines basic observation techniques in the field of Astrophysics
LO07 Describes the celestial bodies formed as a result of stellar evolution.
LO08 Explains the classes, properties and movements of stars with examples.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Follows the developments in the field of Physics and uses scientific methods and techniques.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Combine the knowledge gained in the field of Physics with the knowledge in other scientific fields and explains the method of producing scientific knowledge. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he has acquired in the field of Physics and designs experiments related to his field.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics .
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 1
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Improves himself by knowing that the learning process is lifelong. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowing the importance of individual development, she/he implements what is necessary.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Evaluates the developments in the field of physics in terms of social ethics by watching and learning them.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Night sky, Scales and Dimensions, Team stars İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Earth, Sun and Solar system, Astronomy catalogs İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Electromagnetic waves, Telescopes, Observations at visible frequencies İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Optical telescopes, resolution and viewing angle İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Photometric concepts and visible and absolute brightness İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Gravitation and Kepler Laws, Virial Theorem İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Star spectrum, Field equation, HR diagram İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
9 Star clusters, color-magnitude diagrams İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Radiation from the celestial bodies; continuous irradiation Synchrotron, Braking radiation İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Compton scattering, bound-free transitions İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Emission line spectrum, Doppler effect; radial velocity İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Star structure; Pressure and temperature gradient, mass distribution and energy production İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Star formation; Star evolution before and after mainland, Population I and II stars İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Properties of White (Dwarf, Neutron Star, Black Hole) İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams İnternet, Kitaplar, Araştırma, Ödev Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 30.05.2024 03:10