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
To have theoretical and practical knowledge about Digital Media and Marketing
PO-2
To be able to think critically, free, original and creative, to be able to produce
PO-3
To be able to relate different areas of communication with each other, develop strategies, create interaction
PO-4
To have detailed knowledge about internet sites, mobile marketing, digital advertising, digital media planning, social media, digital analysis and measurement and to have professional application skills
PO-5
To have knowledge and application of data literacy and data management
PO-6
To be able to master changing communication strategies and technologies and manage processes
PO-7
To be able to produce content, present and manage skills within the scope of communication studies
PO-8
To be aware of the responsibilities and ethical obligations required by the profession and to act within the rules
PO-9
In working life; to be an efficient, productive and responsible individual in team work, to gain practical problem solving skills in business life problems
PO-10
To be able to follow the speed of the digital age and keep the information about the field constantly updated
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
