GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Astronomy and The History of Astronomy in Science Education/1310027
Course Title: Astronomy and The History of Astronomy in Science Education
Credits 3 ECTS 6
Course Semester 1 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
In Science Education misconceptions about astronomy moments may occur.
Students taking the course reviews the theories of the formation of the universe.
Compares the ideas put forth throughout history of astronomy.
Evaluate the historical development of astronomy.
Astronomical explain concepts.
Students know about the Astronomy laws and would formulate.
Recognize the overall structure of the universe.
Debate ideas about the creation of the universe and modern space research
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction to Course, Informing Students’ About Course Content
2. Week  History of Astronomy and Astronomy Contributing Scientists (Space Studies, History of Astronomy in the first, etc..)
3. Week  Models of the Universe and the Universe, Stars and stellar lifetimes concept
4. Week  Galaxies, the first stages of galaxy
5. Week  Solar System and Other Systems, Solar System Bodies of Contents
6. Week  Science Education in the field of studies done on samples of Astronomy.
7. Week  Science Education in the field of studies done on samples of Astronomy.
8. Week  Midterm
9. Week  The historical development of astronomy
10. Week  Black Holes
11. Week  Phases of the Moon
12. Week  Instrumental observations (observations with a telescope)
13. Week  Tool-free observation: dark skies awareness
14. Week  Satellite Communication and Operating Principles
15. Week  On the topic of astronomy misconceptions and misunderstandings occur.
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
0
0
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
1
40
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
40
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
0
0
 Reading Tasks
12
3
36
 Searching in Internet and Library
12
2
24
 Material Design and Implementation
0
0
0
 Report Preparing
12
2
24
 Preparing a Presentation
0
0
0
 Presentation
0
0
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
0
0
0
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
15
15
 Other (should be emphasized)
3
3
9
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
150
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
6
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
6
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Improves, deepens and uses knowledge in the field of education with science-related theories, laws, cases, models and concepts.X
2integrates the knowledge about science and science education with the information coming from different disciplines functionally.X
3exposes a problem situation in the field of science education, develops solutions by using quantitative and qualitative research methods, collects data for it, analyzes and reports data by using appropriate techniques.X
4follows the literature related to science and science education, the current debates, projects and developments critically, and applies a lifelong learning policy to real life.X
5shares the findings of studies in the field of science education at the national and international level in an oral and written way.X
6uses computer software, information and communication technologies at advanced level in order to get and share knowledge about his/her area.X
7interprets national strategies, policies and implementation plans about science education and evaluates the results obtained.X
8conducts research considering social, scientific and ethical values.X
9uses a foreign language to follow the international literature, to share and report oral and written information about his/her area.X
10conducts studies related to science education as an individual or takes responsibility in a team work.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Dr. Önder ŞENSOY)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/sensoy/academic)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (sensoy@gazi.edu.tr)