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
According to the needs of the market, to be trained in current technology
PO-2
When reading becomes a student earns money
PO-3
to solve basic math and physics problems which related to air conditioning
PO-4
pipe merge and setup simple electrical circuits and electrical controls, sensors and to make electric motor connections
PO-5
To make basic geometric drawings, to draw 2 and 3-dimensional circuit designs about air conditioning and refrigeration in computer-based programs
PO-6
They should be able to the installation of all the household and commercial refrigeration and heating systems
PO-7
they should be able to select heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and design and installation cold room and other types
PO-8
They can make ventilation duct manufacturing, installation, and insulation, to select central HVACR system components and montage.
PO-9
They can mount to household, commercial and industrial HVACR systems and to install automatic control circuits and to develop some programs for control to this circuits.
PO-10
They can lay natural gas pipeline for buildings and make some tests for impermeability
PO-11
They can create the basis of the quality management system and apply statistical quality control methods
PO-12
They can take measures under the first-aid for job security and apply the basic principles of first aid
PO-13
They can apply information technology in their all works.
PO-14
They can establish and operate their businesses and manage company, manufacturing process, marketing, company’s budget and finance.
PO-15
They can teach and apply all design criteria, calculation methods, system selection methods for buildings and latest technological developments.
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
