This course aims to recognize the study areas of Astrobiology, the origin and evolution of life, the transition from the formation of the Universe to cellular life, and the recognition of different life forms and conditions
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
Learns the basic and current concepts related to the course
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Defines the basic concepts of astrobiology;;
2
Explain the formation of the Universe and Stars;
3
Explain the characteristics of the habitable planet and the evolution of life on Earth;
4
Interpret conditions for supporting life in the Solar System;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Theoretical
2
Introduction
3
Historical Development of Astrobiology
4
Stellar Evolution and Characteristics of Life Supporting Stars
The Kepler Space Telescope and the Search for Life
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Astrobiology Lecture Notes – Özer Yılmaz Catling, D. Astrobiyoloji, Dünyada ve Evrende Yaşam Jeffrey Bennet and Seth Shostak, Life in the Universe 3rd edition
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Total
3
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
50
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
50
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
The system of relative evaluation is applied
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
1
14
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
3
42
Homeworks, Performances
1
2
28
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
1
1
1
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
1
1
Total WorkLoad
86
Total workload/ 30 hr
2,87
ECTS Credit of the Course
3
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
