The aim of the course is to understand the methods of scientific discoveries, learn about the universe, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects, understand the structure of the universe and our place in the universe.
Prerequisite(s)
N/A
Corequisite(s)
N/A
Special Requisite(s)
none
Instructor(s)
Professor Dursun Koçer
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesdays 13:00-15:00, ZD3
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday, 15:00-16:00, 3A-3
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Multimedia demonstration, simulations
Principle Sources
· AstroBilgi, Editör Serdar Evren, İKÜ Yayınları, 2020
· Evreni Anlama Serüveni, Editör Tolga Güver, Nobel Yayınları, 2017
Other Sources
-Astronomy Today”, 8th Edition, E. Chaisson, S. McMillan, 2014, Pearson
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Light Pollution and Its Consequences
Lecture demonstration and simulation
2. Week
A cosmic voyage into the Universe-1
Lecture demonstration and simulation
3. Week
A cosmic voyage into the Universe-2
Lecture demonstration and simulation
4. Week
The Birth of Modern Science
Lecture demonstration and simulation
5. Week
Solar System and Beyond -1
Lecture demonstration and simulation
6. Week
Solar System and Beyond -2
Lecture demonstration and simulation
7. Week
Our Star: The Sun
Lecture demonstration and simulation
8. Week
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Introduction to Stars
Lecture demonstration and simulation
10. Week
The Evolution of Stars -1: Dwarfs
Lecture demonstration and simulation
11. Week
The Evolution of Stars-2: Giants
Lecture demonstration and simulation
12. Week
Our Galaxy: The Milky Way
Lecture demonstration and simulation
13. Week
Space Exploration -1
Lecture demonstration and simulation
14. Week
Space Exploration -2
Lecture demonstration and simulation
15. Week
Interdisciplinary Astronomy
Lecture demonstration and simulation
16. Week
Final
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
They will be able to define all kinds of concepts related to different fields, with priority to concepts related to design, art and culture.
PO-2
They will be able to interpret technological developments and artistic and cultural perceptions that change accordingly.
PO-3
They will be able to understand the contemporary / contemporary cartoon and animation practices.
PO-4
They will be able to analyze organic relations between art, communication and society.
PO-5
They will be able to produce works that will learn the creative process and bring creativity to the foreground
PO-6
They will be able to work creatively, flexibly and independently in disciplined and self-created lines.
PO-7
They will be able to use the tools and equipment necessary for their profession in the right place and at the right time and will be able to implement their projects within the determined time.
PO-8
They will be able to express their creative ideas by using visual images.
PO-9
They will be able to give an original products in interdisciplinary fields like graphic design, photography, cinema.
PO-10
They will have experience in modeling, character design, space design and editing.
PO-11
They will be able to prepare visual effects for cartoons and animation using computer based applications.
PO-12
They will have experience in animation, animation, art director, improvisation fields.
PO-13
They will be available to adopt innovations in the field of mass communication and adaptable to the field of innovations.
PO-14
They will be able to produce projects together with experienced experts in national and international areas.
PO-15
They will participate in the events like competitions, exhibitions, festivals, seminars etc. in national and international areas.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Understanding our place in the universe
LO-2
comparing the structure of our universe from micro to macro
LO-3
Exemplifying key discoveries are made with a scientific policy
