GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ELECTIVE (ASTRONOMY)/FİZ411A
Course Title: ELECTIVE (ASTRONOMY)
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 7 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assist. Prof. Dr. Uygar KANLI
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ukanli
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ukanli@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Students state which events are important in history of astronomy in Europeans and Turks.
Students explain the geocentric and heliocentric theories of the “universe”according to the Ancient Greeks, Ptolemy, Ali Kuscu, Ulug Bey, Takiyüddin.
Students explain the geocentric and heliocentric theories of the “universe”according to the Kepler, Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton
Students define the terms, concepts and definitions about basic astronomy and indicate the differences between quantities in astronomy.
Students examine various cultural interpretations and explore their personal beliefs about the origins of the universe
Students solve the problems such as measurement the distance and size of Sun, Moon and Earth etc. of astronomy
Students formulate operational definitions of major variables used Kepler and Newton’s laws.
Students describe and evaluate the design of telescopes, rockets,shuttles,probes and satellites.
Students explain the physical characteristics of the sun, planets, and stars.
Students explain the features of the blackholes, supernovas and galaxies.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Travel to the Depths of the Universe
2. Week  Basic Quantities in Astronomy? How to measure distance, mass,etc. in universe?
3. Week  Observations of the Sky-Big observatories in the world-Telecopes and Tecnigues of making telescope
4. Week  Sun, Earth and Moon
5. Week  Solar System, Asteroid Belt ve Meteors-(Our address in the Universe)
6. Week  Galaxies- Constellations-Nebulous- Astronomy software programs
7. Week  Blackholes
8. Week  Midterm
9. Week  History of Astronomy and Scientists who contributed to Astronomy-Space Studies
10. Week  Evaluation of Stars, Couple Stars and Maps of Star
11. Week  Origin and opinions regarding the formation of the universe
12. Week  Space Technologies-Communications Satellites and Space Pollution.
13. Week  Space Technologies in Turkey (TURKSAT, ITUPSAT-1, RASAT etc.)
14. Week  Final Exam
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1-) Karaali, S. (1999). “Genel Astronomi I”. İ.Ü.F.F. Yayınları, No:195 2-) Özdemir, S., Gürol, B., Demircan, O. (2005). “Astronomi ve Astrofizik”. Asil Yay. Dağ. Ltd. Şti. 3-Astronomy and Space. (1993)Zeki Aslan, Cemal Aydın, Osman Demircan, Ethem Derman ve Halil Kırbıyık
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Observation, Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
1
10
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
10
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
12
2
24
 Preparing Reports
1
6
6
 Preparing Presentation
1
6
6
 Presentation
1
2
2
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
3
3
 Final and Studying for Final
2
3
6
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Explain the physics concepts, laws and theories by considering relationships between them.X
2Establish relationships between physics, philosophy, mathematics and other branches of science.X
3Design appropriate experiments and use laboratory materials in an effective manner.X
4Use scientific methods when solving physics problems.X
5Know the learning-teaching and the assessment-evaluation approaches.
6Consider emerging needs of students depending on their individual differences to ensure active participation.
7Develop appropriate strategies to reduce students’ learning difficulties and misconceptions.X
8Value continuity in personal and professional development and lifelong learning.
9Develop a positive attitude and value towards his/her profession and environment.X
10Be sensitive towards national and universal significances given in the Basic Law of National Education.X
11Use appropriate technological learning environments and products at learning environment.X
12Use different, valid and reliable information sources in order to achieve scientific knowledge.X
13Analyze the relationships between physics, environment, society and technology.X
14Analyze the working principle of technological tools which are working according to the principles of the laws of physics.X
15Know how to use the different physics and physics education software and simulation programs.X
16Use information and communication skills effectively in the teaching process.X
17Be able to develop materials related to physics or use available materials by selecting the most appropriate ones.X
18Use appropriate teaching-learning and measurement-evaluation approaches at physical education.
19Use laboratory approaches effectively and safely.
20Follow secondary school physics curriculum effectively.