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
Having the knowledge of basic principles, rules and laws of aircraft and aerospace systems.
PO-2
The ability of recognizing and using the structural characteristics of the aircraft and the aircraft related maintenanceandtools.
PO-3
Applying the knowledge of basic issues related to aircraft electronics.
PO-4
Technical drawing and know the rules of civil aviation
PO-5
Applying the relevant standards for aircraft maintenance and repairment
PO-6
Aircraft automatic control methods
PO-7
By performing algorithms and programming to set microcontroller circuits
PO-8
Ensuring operatıonal safety of electronic materıal and performing basic measurements
PO-9
The ability of analyzing aircraft electrical-electronic systems, materials and failure
PO-10
Installing digital, analog and power electronics circuits
PO-11
Performıng cyber communıcatıon of control system and settıng sensor systems
PO-12
Applyıng standards and assurance of qualıty, abılıty of usıng foreıgn languages
PO-13
Values of professıonal ethıcs, usıng communıcatıon technologıes and performıng reseaches
PO-14
Performıng first aid /wounded patients İn Case of emergency and protectıng the environment
PO-15
Performing matmatıcs applıcatıons
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
