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
Effectively identifying collecting and evaluating the data required for the Computer Programming field and using theoretical knowledge for creating applications.
PO-2
Being equipped with basics of computer science.
PO-3
Possessing the knowledge of all necessary software and equipment in the profession.
PO-4
Emphasizing team work, contributing to the group and operating with team chemistry.
PO-5
Effectively expressing and sharing the completed work with project group and teammates.
PO-6
Objectively evaluating the performance of employees under his/her supervision and providing objective information to the management.
PO-7
Demonstrating problem solving skills and the education he/she obtained at the program.
PO-8
Possessing the computer programming knowledge built on skills, information and competencies provided by secondary education and supperted by higher education course materials, and demonstrating the understanding of concepts in the field of computer programming.
PO-9
Acquiring the analytical thinking skills required in the field of computer programming, and creating and running programs in accordance with this analytical perspective.
PO-10
Complying with ethical values of the field of Computer Programming and carrying social responsibility.
PO-11
Developing sufficent foreign language skills to conduct the work and follow the global developments at the best level.
PO-12
Empasizing communication and using Turkish accurately in this communication.
PO-13
Ensuring the security, environment and health awareness at personal level and among his/her employees.
PO-14
Following technological innovations in software and hardware after graduation and sustaining continuous personal development.
PO-15
Claiming responsibility at his/her workplace, organizing work flow with employees and operating according to high quality work standards.
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
