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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEN306TEAS | FUNDAMENTAL ASTRONOMY | 3 | 6 | 3,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Lisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course to introduce Astronomy and basic astronomy terms as a science field to the pre-school teacher candidates, to examine the relative motion of celestial bodies together with their location in the sky, to introduce the constellations, to introduce the basic observation techniques, to give the basic informations about like electromagnetic radiation, Solar System and planets, outer-space and space studies.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | To know Astronomy as a basic science field |
| 2 | Able to comprehend the annual and daily relative motions |
| 3 | Able to find the celestial bodies that can be seen with the naked eye in the sky |
| 4 | Able to comprehend the basic observation techniques |
| 5 | To comprehend basic properties and motions of the Solar system and planets |
| 6 | To comprehend the basic information about the outer space |
| 7 | Able to follow the studies made on space |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Content of the Course
Basic concepts of Astronomy, Relative motion in the sky, locations, sizes, constellations, observation techniques, electromagnetic radiation, Solar System and planets, Space outside the Solar System, Space studies
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astronomy as a basic science field and Astronomy teaching | ||
| 2 | Basic Astronomy concepts | ||
| 3 | Celestial objects,sizes and relative motion | ||
| 4 | Locations in the sky | ||
| 5 | Constellations | ||
| 6 | Basic observation techniques | ||
| 7 | Electromagnetic radiation | ||
| 8 | Midterm Exam | ||
| 9 | Solar System and planets | ||
| 10 | Solar System and planets | ||
| 11 | Space outside the Solar System | ||
| 12 | Space outside the Solar System | ||
| 13 | Space studies | ||
| 14 | Space studies | ||
| 15 | Evaluation of the semester | ||
| 16 | Final exam |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
1-Genel Astronomi I, Prof.Dr.Serdar EVREN, Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi, 1998 2- Astronomy for every Kid, Janice Pratt VanCleave, 1991, Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | |
Work Pacement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Reading | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 100 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High