| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Recognise and explain the concept of time and coordinate systems.
- Define and summarises the history of astronomy.
- Define the solar system and its properties.
- Define cosmology, recognises extra-galactic resources.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The place of mathematics and geometry in astronomy and the development of astronomy, the formation of the universe, galaxies, stars, solar system, planets, black holes, comets, meteorites, calculating the distances between stars (the Paralax method), and mathematicians interested in astronomy are the topics of the course. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
The concept of time, apparent and real movements, celestial coordinate systems: Horizon, clock, equator, ecliptic and galactic coordinates |
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2nd Week |
Astronomy as a Basic Science, Models of the Universe, Greek Astronomy, Greek Schools, Astrology and Astronomy, Astronomy in the Middle Ages |
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3rd Week |
Apparent motions of the planets, average distances to the Sun, theories of planetary motions, Kepler's laws and their physical meanings, determination of mass, distance and diameter |
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4th Week |
Star Catalogues, Stellar Distances, Stellar Luminosities. Star Spectra and Spectral Classification, Boltzman and Field Laws |
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5th Week |
Double Stars, Star Clusters, Open Star Clusters, Globular Star Clusters. Troops, Clusters. Changing Stars |
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6th Week |
Analysing the region outside the stars in the sky |
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7th Week |
Galaxy Geometric Structure of the Galaxy |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Nebula |
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10th Week |
Nebula |
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11th Week |
Extraterrestrial life |
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12th Week |
Constellations |
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13th Week |
Telescope |
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14th Week |
Satellite systems |
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15th Week |
Satellite systems |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Mutlu Yıldız, Astronomi Bir Bakışta Evren, 2016 Tolga Güver, Evreni Anlama Serüveni, 2017 |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
12 |
3 |
36 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
2 |
18 |
36 |
| Course hours |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
18 |
18 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
|
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| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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