AA016 Observation Instruments and Data Analysis

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

Information

Code AA016
Name Observation Instruments and Data Analysis
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. NAZIM AKSAKER


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to explain the astronomical phenomena using scientific instruments and physical events.

Course Content

To learn about telescopes and basic receivers on top of them, to learn their features and adaptations, to examine which telescopes and receivers can be used according to observation techniques. Telescope types and optical properties; Basic astronomic buyers and their properties; Telescope and receiver compatibility; Selection of telescope and receiver according to observation techniques; Fiction and optical properties of telescopes; The quality and sensitivity of the recipients; Observation data of buyers; Basic data analysis.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Lecture Notes

Notes

Lecture Notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognize the telescope and equipments.
LO02 He sets up small-scale telescopes.
LO03 Recognizes and uses optical materials.
LO04 Explains the spectrometer and its parts.
LO05 Recognizes and uses CCD and instruments.
LO06 Knows and uses filters features.
LO07 Analyze and examine astronomical 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. 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. 2
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. 3
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. 3
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. 1
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. 1
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. 3
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. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Telescope's optical system, types, working mechanism No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Application areas of small telescopes No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Filter systems, SDSS, Johnson filter standards No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Optical materials, Grism, Mirrors, Lenses, No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Spectrometers, types, structures No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Working principles of CCDs No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Detectors working at different wavelengths. No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım
9 FITS data standard No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Astronomical fits data No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 View FITS data with the ds9 program No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 FITS data analysis with IRAF No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Analysis of FITS data with IDL No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Scientific results of data No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Interpretations No preliminary work is required. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, 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 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