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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Astronomy FBO391 Compulsory Bachelor's degree 3 Spring 3

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Derya KALTAKÇI GÜREL

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain the elements that make up the overall structure of the universe.
2) Collect the information about celestial bodies.
3) Associate the astronomy topics with Elementary Science and Technology program.
4) Evaluate ideas related to the structure of the universe in the history of science.
5) Explain relations with among conceptions of astronomy, as an example: the galaxy, The formation of Stars, red giants, notron stars, white dwarfs, black holes.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Learning Outcomes
1 High High Middle Middle High Middle Middle High Low High High Low Middle High High High High Middle High High
2 High High Middle Middle High Middle Middle High Low High High Low Middle High High High High Middle High High
3 High High Middle Middle High Middle High High Low High High Low Middle High High High High Middle High High
4 High High Middle Middle High Middle Middle High Low High High Low Middle High High High High Middle High High
5 High High Middle Middle High Middle Middle High Low High High Low Middle High High High High Middle High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Keppler’s Law and The structure of solar system: Planets and their properties, Satellites. General structure of universe: Galaxy, The formation of Stars, red giants, nötron stars, white dwarfs, black holes.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

60%

Presentation/Seminar

1

40%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required