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