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 all sorts of concepts predominantly related with communication, arts and culture alongside other differint disciplines.
PO-2
Students will be able to interprete technological developments and other related artistic and cultural perceptions.
PO-3
Students will be able to understand contemporary/actual practises.
PO-4
Students will be able to analyse the organic relationships between art, communication
and society.
PO-5
Students will be able to experience the process neccesarry, producing creative designs.
PO-6
Students will be able to study independently of their own accord in a creative
environment
PO-7
Students will be able to use technical equipments properly, and be also accomplish their projects within the given period.
PO-8
Students will be able to transform their creative ideas into multidisciplinary applications.
PO-9
Students will be able to produce original works in different areas ranging from graphic arts, photography, cinema, performing arts to plastic arts.
PO-10
Students will be able to have experiences on film directory, script writing, photography directory and editing.
PO-11
Students will be able to gain proficiency on computer based design, character design for both two and three dimensional animation movie. They also will be able to have experience on stage design.
PO-12
Students will be able to have experiences on various disciplines of performing arts, such as acting, mimic, modern dance, singing, dramatic improvisation.
PO-13
Students will be able to create original art works in painting, sculpture and ceramic disciplines.
PO-14
Students will be able to gain an ability in producing projects together with experienced academics invited.
PO-15
Students will be able to participate in competetive projects both at home and abroad such as exhibitions, workshops and seminars.
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
