Associate Degree Programs
Vocational School of Bussiness Administration
Tourism and Hotel Management
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Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
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Course Goals
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 10-12, 3C0305
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-1Explains the basic concepts in the field of tourism and hotel management.
PO-2Have at least A2 general level proficiency in English and reading, understanding and writing skills in a second foreign language.
PO-3It ensures that the obligations related to tourism legislation are fulfilled and the awareness of professional ethics regarding legal regulations and professional standards in the field of tourism is acquired.
PO-4Gains the ability to use at least one software package utilized in tourism and hotel management practices and possesses basic computer skills.
PO-5Establishes written and verbal communication with guests and other stakeholders by utilizing the vocational and technical knowledge acquired.
PO-6Follows developments in the field with a lifelong learning mindset, continuously improves themselves, and pays attention to personal care, diction, and etiquette as required by the sector.
PO-7Possesses awareness of occupational safety, employee health, environmental protection, and service quality.
PO-8Acquires knowledge relevant to their area of expertise (such as travel agency operations, food and beverage service, accommodation, etc.) and is capable of working effectively in teams within tourism and hotel enterprises.
PO-9Relates the vocational knowledge acquired in the tourism sector to other disciplines and applies it in practical contexts.
PO-10Demonstrates competence in planning, organizing, and executing events such as congresses, fairs, meetings, and banquets.
PO-11Has knowledge of at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), such as no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice and strong institutions, or partnerships for the goals.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1Understanding our place in the universe
LO-2comparing the structure of our universe from micro to macro
LO-3Exemplifying key discoveries are made with a scientific policy
LO-4Recognizing celestial objects and the sky
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix