FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 451 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Astrophysical Systems
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
AE 451
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The course objectives are to introduce several basic concepts of modern astrophysics such as Stellar classification and spectroscopy; solar system and planetary motion; stellar evolution and nuclear fusion; messages from the cosmos, and tools used to collect them; low-energy and high-energy objects in our universe and electromagnetic radiation.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to describe astrophysical systems,
  • Be able to define stellar systems,
  • Be able to classify stellar systems,
  • Be able to analyze collected data from space,
  • Be able to solve problems based on major laws of astrophysics,
Course Description The course is composed of Spatial Coordinates and Time, Orbital Motions and Distances in the Solar System, Mechanics and Gravitational Theory, Space Research, the Physical Structure of the Objects, Radiation and Matter, Astronomical and Astrophysical Instruments.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Classical Astronomy and the Solar System The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 1
2 Spatial Coordinates and Time, Orbital Motions and Distances in the Solar System, Mechanics and Gravitational Theory The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.2 – sections: 2.1 – 2.3
3 Celestial Mechanics, Space Research The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.2 – sections: 2.4 – 2.5
4 The Physical Structure of the Objects in the Solar System The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.3 – sections: 3.1 – 3.5
5 Radiation and Matter The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.4 – sections: 4.1 – 4.2
6 Astronomical and Astrophysical Instruments The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 5
7 The Distances and Fundamental Properties of the Stars The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch.6 – sections: 6.1 – 6.3
8 The Distances and Fundamental Properties of the Stars The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 6 – sections: 6.4 – 6.5
9 Project I
10 The Spectra and Atmospheres of Stars The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 7
11 The Structure and Evolution of Stars The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 8
12 Project II
13 Star Clusters The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 9
14 Interstellar Matter and Star Formation The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ch. 10
15 Project III
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks A.Unsold, B. Baschek, W.D. Brewer, The New Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Springer, 2001.
Suggested Readings/Materials Lecture notes being distributed in class

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
3
60
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
5
80
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
3
6
18
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
4
4
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering.

2

To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques.

X
4

To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results.

X
6

To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.

X
8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1).

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

X
13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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