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Physics of Stars II

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
FBY0034 Physics of Stars II 3/0/0 DE Türkçe 9
Course Goals
This course provides a basic introduction to the properties of stars and  theory of stellar evolution.
Prerequisite(s) N/A
Corequisite(s) N/A
Special Requisite(s) N/A
Instructor(s) Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşegül F. Yelkenci
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule Wednesday 14:00 3C0406
Office Hour(s) Dr. Aysegul Yelkenci, Wednesdays 11:00-12:00, 3A-14
Teaching Methods and Techniques -Lecture, Discussion, Presentation, Observation, Application
Principle Sources -An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics 2nd Edition, Bradley W. Carroll, Dale A. Ostlie,  Cambridge University Press;  (October 30, 2017), ISBN-10: 1108422160, ISBN-13: 978-1108422161
-The Physics of Stars, 2nd Edition, A. C. Phillips, Wiley; (May 4, 1999), ISBN: 978-1-118-72327-2 June 2013
-An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution 2nd Edition, Dina Prialnik,Cambridge University Press; (November 30, 2009), ISBN-10: 0521866049,ISBN-13: 978-0521866040
Other Sources -- https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/freestanding-courses/course-syllabus/?kpid=39867&lasar=19%2F20&typ=1
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Properties of stars -Lecture,Presentation
2. Week Rotation of stars -Lecture, Presentation
3. Week Magnetic Fields -Lecture, Presentation, Application
4. Week Binary Stars -Lecture, Presentation, Observation
5. Week Stellar Populations -Lecture, Presentation
6. Week HR Diagram -Lecture, Presentation, Discussion
7. Week HR Diagram -Lecture, Presentation, Discussion
8. Week Structure of stars -Lecture, Presentation
9. Week thermodynamics, nuclear reactions -Lecture, Presentation
10. Week hydrostatic equilibrium -Lecture, Presentation
11. Week stability -Lecture, Presentation
12. Week Pressure and energy -Lecture, Presentation
13. Week Convection -Lecture, Presentation
14. Week Variable Stars -Lecture, Presentation, Observation
15. Week Evolution of stars -Lecture, Presentation, Discussion
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations 2 100


Program Outcomes
PO-1To acquire the ability of deeply understanding physical concepts, by extending knowledge and experience in physics.
PO-2To be able to understand, interpret, and synthesise interdisciplinary relations.
PO-3To be able to transfer field-specific information to other work groups in written, oral, and visual ways.
PO-4To be able to identify and evaluate problems relevant to the mastering field, by using various databases and bibliographic resources.
PO-5To be able to use the theoretical and applied information which is learned within the mastering field, with the help of information technologies.
PO-6To understand the fundamentals of physics in an advanced way and to acquire the ability of problem solving.
PO-7To adopt acting in accordance with scientific ethics.
PO-8To acquire the ability of reading and writing in at least one foreign language.
PO-9To be able to follow recent developments in the mastering field of physics, by making extensive scans of the literature.
PO-10To be able to develop individual decision and creativity skills.
Learning Outcomes
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
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