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| Code | AA007 |
| Name | Particle Astrophysics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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. AYSEL KAYIŞ TOPAKSU |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the fundamental process of particle astrophysics
Course Content
Fundamental particles and interactions, Interactions of charged-neutral particles with matter, synchrotron radiation, cosmic radiation, measurements in astrophysics
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Particle Physics, B.R. Martin and G. Shaw
Notes
Particle Astrophysics, Donald Perkins
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn the fundamental particles and its interactions |
| LO02 | learn the interactions of particles with matter |
| LO03 | learn the basic radiative processes in astrophysics |
| LO04 | learn how to make measurements in astrophsyics |
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. | 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. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To design and develop scientific and technological materials for the skills acquired in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Organizing projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with social responsibility awareness and implementing them. | |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental Particles | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Fundamental Interactions I | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Fundamental Interactions II | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | Interactions of charged particles with matter | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Interactions of neutral particles with matter | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | synchrotron radiation | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | bremsstrahlung | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | cosmic radiation | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Cherenkov radiation | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Neutrinos | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Dark matter | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | measurements in astrophysics I | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | measurements in astrophysics II | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Problems | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for the exam | 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 | ||