Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / FBEAE 305 - ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING

Code: FBEAE 305 Course Title: ASTRONOMY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ŞEYMA AKKAYA DEVİREN (sadeviren@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide basic concepts and principles related to the formation of the universe, its structure and astronomy. To arouse the interest of students in the field of astronomy and to direct them to make amateur studies in the field of astronomy.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Have knowledge about the development of astronomy and history of astronomy PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems.
 		Examination
LO-2 Follow publications and developments in the field of astronomy PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-24 Shows sensitivity to events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world and follows these developments.
 		Examination
LO-3 Have an idea about the creation, general structure and future of the universe PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
 		Examination
LO-4 Understand Kepler's laws. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-17 evaluates knowledge and skills acquired in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education critically and uses them in solving problems.
 		Examination
LO-5 Explain the formation of the seasons and the phases of the moon PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Meaning of astronomy, basic concepts, units in astronomy; branches of astronomy, its historical development; contributions of different civilizations to astronomy, tools used in astronomy; Solar system, models of solar system from past to present, movements of earth, moon and sun; Keppler's laws, time-calendar-seasons, solar system elements, stars, sun as a star, sky coordinate system, constellations, galaxies, milky way galaxy, universe and the structure of the universe, formation of the universe and universe models from past to present, space technologies and reflections on daily life .
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Meaning of astronomy, basic concepts, units in astronomy Narration Method Brainstorming
2 Historical development of astronomy, sub-branches of astronomy, contributions of different civilizations to astronomy Narration Method Question answer
3 Instruments used in astronomy (binoculars, telescopes) Narration Method Question answer
4 solar system, solar system models Narration Method Question answer
5 The movements of the earth and the sun, the formation of the seasons Narration Method Drama
6 Earth, moon and sun movements, moon phases Narration Method Drama
7 Time, calendars used from past to present Narration Method Question answer
8 mid-term exam
9 The universe and its structure, the formation of the universe and the models of the universe from past to present Narration Method Concept map
10 Stars, Formation of Stars Life process of stars Narration Method Question answer
11 galaxies, milky way galaxy Narration Method Question answer
12 sky coordinate system Narration Method Question answer
13 constellations Narration Method Question answer
14 Kepler's Laws Narration Method Problem solving
15 Space technologies and their reflections on daily life Narration Method Question answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 1. Eric Chaisson , Steve Mcmillan (2016). Astronomi - Bir Bakışta Evren - Astronomy - The Universe At A Glance. Nobel Yaşam
2 2. Aydın, C., Derman, E., & Kırbıyık, H., Demircan, O., & Aslan, Z. (2012). Astronomi ve Uzay Bilimleri. Kriter Yayınları, İstanbul
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 10 20
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 10 10
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 10 20
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90