AA005 Binary Stars

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

Information

Code AA005
Name Binary Stars
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
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 / Objective

Studies on binary stars, understanding the observation methods used. Comprehending and calculating which physical and geometric parameters can be calculated about binary stars with different observation methods in astronomy.

Course Content

Binary star types, Binary star evolution processes, Two-body orbital motions, The definition of binary-star orbits, Perturbations, Roche model and mass loss, Photometry in binary star systems, acresion discs

Course Precondition

none

Resources

An Introduction to Close Binary Stars, R.W. Hilditch, Cambridge University Pre

Notes

Eclipsing Binary Stars, J. Kallrath & E.F. Milone, Springer


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands that binary stars are at least as important as single stars in astronomy
LO02 Comprehends the role of certain parameters of double stars in determining the properties of other celestial objects
LO03 Comprehends the importance of theory and observations at different wavelengths in understanding the nature of binary systems in different classes.
LO04 Will be able to comment on the geometry and mass transfer mechanisms of binary systems.


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. 1
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. 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. 2
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness. 2
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. 4
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 X-ray binary: A Historical Review Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Two-body orbital motion I Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Two-body orbital motion II Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Determination of Orbits I Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Determination of Orbits II Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Perturbations, the roche model, and mass exchange/loss I Study the relevant chapter şn the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Perturbations, the roche model, and mass exchange/loss II Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Photometry and Polarimetry: stellar sizes and shapes I Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Photometry and Polarimetry: stellar sizes and shapes II Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Masses and absolute dimensions for stars in binaries I Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Masses and absolute dimensions for stars in binaries II Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 The imaging of stellar surfaces Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
14 The imaging of stellar surfaces and accretion structures I Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 The imaging of stellar surfaces and accretion structures II Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi


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: 17.05.2024 03:55