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Course Description Course Name : General Astronomy Course Code : FZ 460 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Introduce the sky, to recognize the universe using the results of scientific research Try to understand astronomical events and making observations using the known laws of physics Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learn the basic concepts of astronomy, Getting to know the sky, Realize the overall structure of the physical properties of celestial bodies in the universe Course Contents : Astronomical coordinate systems, brief history of astronomy, light and telescopes, the solar system: the sun and the planets Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Physics Halls, UZAYMER, Ç.U observatory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Getting to know the sky Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion 2 Basic concepts in astronomy and units of measure Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion 3 Astronomical coordinat systems and transformation equations Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion 4 Historical Devolepments in Astronomy Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 5 The Renaissance and Laws of Motion Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 6 Light and Telescopes Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 7 Overview of the Solar System and Planetary Systems Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 8 Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam 9 Earth and Its Satellite Moon Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 10 The inner planets : Mercury, Venus, and Mars Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 11 The Outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptun Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 12 Dwarf planets in our solar system Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 13 The Other companions in solar system: Asteroids, Comets Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 14 Meteorlar, Meteoritler ve Meteor Yağmurları Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 15 Formation od Solar System: Disks, Rings and Moons Studied the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, presentation,discussion 16/17 General Summary and Review Questions and Answers General Overview General Overview   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Astronomi ve Astrofizik, O Demircan, S Özdemir, B Gürol  Astronomy: Journey to the Frontier, J.D. Fix  In Quest of the Universe, K.F . Kuhn Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 20 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 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 3 2 Know the importance of individual development. 5 3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 5 4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 4 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 5 6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 4 7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 5 8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 5 10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 5 11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 4 12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 4 13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 5 14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 4 15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 3 16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 4 17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4 18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 4 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4