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| Code | SD0007 |
| Name | Astronomy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NAZIM AKSAKER |
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills about astronomy and space sciences.
Course Content
lecture content; introduction to astroomy, historical astronomy, solar sistem, stars and stellar evolution, stellar types, insterstellar medium, galaxies, cosmology, bulutsular ve gezegenimsi bulutsular, extra terestrial life, observational astronomy, astronomical equipment and tecniques, satellites and space research, remote sensing, planetarium tour.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Mutlu Yıldız, Astronomy The Universe at a Glance, 2016 Tolga Güver, In Quest of the Universe, 2017
Notes
Wikipedia will be used for images.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To understand and explain the concept of time and coordinate systems |
| LO02 | Describe and summarize the history of astronomy |
| LO03 | Define solar system and properties |
| LO04 | Explain the basic features and evolution of the stars |
| LO05 | Expresses and summarizes multiple stars and changing stars |
| LO06 | Examins the outside the stars in the sky |
| LO07 | Explains the basic features of the Gödalar |
| LO08 | Describe cosmology, recognize galactic sources |
| LO09 | Define diffuse sources, |
| LO10 | Learning levels are determined |
| LO11 | Explains extraterrestrial life research |
| LO12 | Learn to use telescopes and astronomical instruments |
| LO13 | Expresses astronomy instruments |
| LO14 | Summarize space studies |
| LO15 | Learn image processing techniques. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time concept, Apparent and real movements, Sky Coordinate Systems: Horizon, clock, equator, ecliptic and galactic coordinates. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Astronomy as a Basic Science Discipline, Universe Models, Greek Astronomy, Greek Schools, Astrology and Astronomy, Astronomy in the Middle Ages: Astronomy in Europe, Astronomy in Islamic World, Andalusian Astronomy. Ottoman Astronomy, Post-Renaissance Developments: Nikolas Copernicus, Tycho Brahe. Birth of Modern Astronomy: Johannes Kepler, Descartes, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton. The development of modern astronomy and modern observatories after the 17th century. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Your planets; Visible movements, Mean distance to the Sun, Theories of planetary motions, Kepler laws and physical meanings, mass, distance and diameter. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Star Catalogs, Distances of Stars, Brightness of Stars. Star Spectra and Spectral Classification, Boltzman and Field Laws. Physical Interpretation of Spectral Properties, Temperatures of Stars. Hertzsprung-Russel (HR) Diagram, Movements of Stars. Double Stars: | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Binary Stars, Star Clusters, Open Star Clusters, Global Star Clusters. Tribes, Phrases. Changing Stars: Naming and Observation, Pulsating Stars. The Changing Stars. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | An analysis of the study of the outer region of stars in the sky. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Galaxy: Geometric Structure of Galaxy, Galactic Movements, Galaxinin Mass, Physical Structure of Galaxin, Absorption of Stars, Interstellar Polarization, Galactic Radio Radiation. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Nebula definition, types evolution, analysis of nebulae photographs | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Determination of learning levels | Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Examination of studies on the investigation of extraterrestrial life | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Practical measurement methods of angular distance, tool stars, application of coordinate systems in the sky, use of celestial maps, telescope with sun and changing star observations, reduction of these observations, determination of minimum time in light curve. Report preparation. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Rol Oynama |
| 13 | How the telescope works, Telescope optics, How to use the telescope. What is CCD, What does the filter do The answers to the questions will be investigated. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Historical development and physical characteristics of space flights, Space residential areas, Human flight to planets, Sociological effect of space exploration, Extensive perception of the earth, Probability of life in the earth, Basic concepts, Electromagnetic spectrum, Satellite types, Satellite launching techniques, Orbit account. | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Satellite systems; Satellite communication; Signal analysis; Geographic information systems; Mapping; Examination of satellite data; 2D image processing; Atmospheric effects on satellite data; Control of forests, agricultural areas and water basinsVisiting planetarium at Cag University | Reading related material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||