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  Course Description
Course Name : Astronomy

Course Code : FTÖ402

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NURİ EMRAHOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : evaluates information about improvement of astronomical studies, compares with the ideas put forward throughout history and solves on the laws of Keppler. Students will be able to recognize the general structure of the universe, debate ideas about the creation of the universe.and modern space research. Students will be able to design astronomy tools for primary education.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To arouse students´ interest and lead them to work in Astronomy area

Course Contents : Keppler?s Laws and the features of the Solar system: Planets and their features, Satellites. The structure of the universe: Galaxy, the constitution of stars, Red Giants, Neutron Stars, White Dwarfs

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Keppler"s Laws Question-Answer Discussion presentation
2 The features of the solar system Question-Answer Discussion presentation
3 Planets and their features Question-Answer Discussion presentation
4 Satellites Question-Answer Discussion presentation
5 The structure of the universe: Galaxy Question-Answer Discussion presentation
6 The structure of the universe: The constitution of stars Question-Answer Discussion presentation
7 The structure of the universe: Red giants
8 Pre-test Question-Answer Discussion presentation
9 The structure of the universe: Neutron stars, white dwarfs Question-Answer Discussion presentation
10 The structure of the universe: Black holes Question-Answer Discussion presentationQuestion-
11 The structure of the universe: Black holes Question-Answer Discussion presentation
12 Space researches Answer Discussion presentation
13 Space researches Question-Answer Discussion presentation
14 sample problem solution Question-Answer Discussion presentation
15 General evaluation Question-Answer Discussion presentation
16/17 final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Astronomi ve Astrofizik: Sacit Özdemir, Birol Gürol, Osman Demircan (2005), Ankara, Asil Yayın,Astronomide Temel Bilgiler: Lloyd Motz ve Anneta Duven, Çeviri,Çevirenler: Prof. Dr. M. Hotinli, Prof. Dr. A. Kıral, Modern Fizik: Anadolu Üniversitesi AÖF (Lisans Tamamlama),
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 5
2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 0
3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 0
4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 0
5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 4
6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 4
7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5
8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 4
9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 3
10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 0
11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 0
12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 5
13 Has life-long learning awareness. 3
14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 3
15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 4
16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 2
17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 5
18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 3
19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 3
20 In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 81
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.24
ECTS Credit: 3