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
Students will be able to define the concepts of communication, art, culture and others on the field and to associate the acquired theoretical information with the practices in the sector.
PO-2
To gain the success on the field they will acquire the must theoretical acquisitions and they will be able to make creative designs by learning the quantitative and qualitative methods of the field.
PO-3
By understanding developments of the subjects like communication, media, culture and art in their historical processes students will be able to evaluate the changes and results in the field related to cultural, social and technological improvements.
PO-4
They will observe the technological, cultural and social improvements and will be able to practice these changes in the field.
PO-5
They will be able to analysis the subjects they read, perceived and understand.
PO-6
Students will embrace contemporary academic and professional approaches on communication and design and will be able to adapt them to their works.
PO-7
By improving their research skills, students will be able to bring together different information sources and communication channels, thus developing creative communication strategies.
PO-8
By improving their skills on management and leadership they will be able organize their time and sources effectively.
PO-9
They will develop detailed and must knowledge in the main professional fields like advertisement writership, customer representative, brand manager, communication strategist and communication consultancy.
PO-10
Students will generate communication strategy in certain subjects and realize every related works.
PO-11
They will work creatively, freely and flexibly in their personal lines.
PO-12
Students will be able to provide and amass the necessary ideas and knowledge to give their projects a more effective and convincing formation in written, verbal or other ways.
PO-13
During a relation with target group in a work they will be promoters who are encouraging the team work.
PO-14
Students will be able to use necessary items and equipments of their profession in exact time and place and will practice their projects on time.
PO-15
They will improve solutions to problems in the communication process and able to use their initiatives.
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
