COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Science Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR MEHMET ŞAHIN

Offered to

Science Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education

Course Objective

Analyzing of the light from the celestial objects, to teach the structure, formation and evolution of the Sun and the stars, galaxies, interstellar gas and dust. To give information about the general structure and formation of the universe. (..about the : place and importance of astronomy in the world of science. Electromagnetic radiation, the concept of dimensions in the universe, planetary science and the formation of the solar system. The stucture of the planets and heavenly bodies in the solar system.)

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Reference:
The pdf type presentations, other material (animations, movies etc) in the web page of the course
Auxiliary references:
1. Freedman, R.A. and Kaufmann III, W.J., 2008, Universe , W.H. Freeman and Company.
2. Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N. and voit, M., 2005, The Essential Cosmic Perspective , Pearson Education, Inc.
3. McBride, N. and Gilmour, I., 2004, An Introduction to the Solar System , The Open University, Cambridge University Press.
4. Green, S. F. and Jones, M.H., 2004, An Introduction to the Sun and Stars , The Open University, Cambridge University Press.
5. web addreesses..(.. of NASA, ESA and universities. )

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes