Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
8EMB087Astronomy2+0+02417.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Pre-School Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The general aim of this course is to provide prospective teachers with an overview of the place and importance of astronomy in science, the history of astronomy, the concept of scale in the universe, planetary science and the formation of the solar system, the structures of planets and other celestial bodies within the solar system, and the structure, formation and evolution of the Sun and stars through a comparative approach.
Course Content Kepler’s laws and the structure of the solar system: Planets and their characteristics, satellites. The general structure of the universe: Galaxies, star formation, red giants, neutron stars, white dwarfs and black holes.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecturing, question and answer, discussion, demonstration and practice, case study, group work, exercises and practice, individual study, problem solving and simulation. Face-to-face instruction is supported by online materials in accordance with a blended learning approach.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Dr. Kaan Kaplan kkaplan@sivas.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Freedman, Roger; Geller, Robert; Kaufmann, William J. (2015). Universe: Stars and Galaxies. W. H. Freeman Publications.
Course Notes Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
Supplementary resource: Freedman, Roger; Geller, Robert; Kaufmann, William J. (2015). Universe: Stars and Galaxies. W. H. Freeman Publications.

Course Category
Science %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 1 6 6
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Evaluates the historical development of astronomy and science alongside it.
2 Compares astronomical ideas proposed throughout history.
3 Solves problems involving Kepler’s laws.
4 Recognizes the general structure of the universe.
5 Discusses ideas about the origin and future of the universe.
6 Discusses current space research.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to astronomy, a brief history of astronomy Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
2 Kepler’s laws Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
3 The structure of the solar system Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
4 Planets and their characteristics Reading the relevant course materials on planets and their characteristics. Relevant course materials and lecture notes.
5 Satellites Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
6 The general structure of the universe: Galaxies Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
7 The general structure of the universe: Star formation Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
8 MIDTERM EXAMS
9 The general structure of the universe: Red giants Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
10 The general structure of the universe: Neutron stars Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
11 The general structure of the universe: White dwarfs Reading the relevant course materials on white dwarfs. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
12 The general structure of the universe: Black holes Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
13 Exoplanets Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
14 Space research (National Space Program) Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.
15 Overall review and conclusion Preliminary study of the topic to be covered. Arnold Hanslmeier. (2023). Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Springer.

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
C1 3 3
C2 2 3
C3
C4
C5 2 3
C6 3 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant