Astronomi ve Uzay Bilimleri Lisans Diploması

ISCO-08: 2111

ISCO-08: 2111

Astronomy and Space Sciences undergraduate program is a higher education program covering an eight-semester program and providing education in this field. Our vision is, in collaboration with other disciplines, Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Sciences, and especially in the field of radio astronomy to become in leading position who led, in our region and in Turkey. Our mission is to serve in the field of Space Sciences education, while maintaining our leadership position. To achieve this goal; - Training the students in the field of basic sciences especially in radio astronomy - educating successive person who can make scientific researches in applied astronomy.

Learning takes place in formal learning. Also; applied trainings are carried out in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as optional internship or workplace training in industry, health institutions and workplaces.

• Evaluate and interpret historical developments in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences.
• Explain the relationship between matter and energy.
• Understands the structure, formation, and evolution of the universe; evaluate the diversity of celestial bodies in the universe with scientific, theoretical, and observational methods.
• Evaluates the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies and their locations and shapes by using various coordinate and measurement systems.
• Explains the members of the solar system and the Sun together with their effects on the Earth. Understands and interprets the properties of exoplanet systems.
• Gains the ability to use basic knowledge of physics and mathematics to understand Astronomy and Space Sciences.
• Gains knowledge of using observation instruments and measurement techniques. Processes these images by defining the variety of digital and astronomical images. Derives information about the properties and evolution of the source from photons recorded with observation instruments.
• Collects and analyses astronomical data, interprets the results with theoretical models by applying error analysis.
• Creates projects in the fields related to Astronomy and Space Sciences, analyses the problems related to the subjects with computer knowledge and finds the solutions by preparing programs with various programming languages.
• Uses and interprets the data from Gamma to Radio of the electromagnetic spectrum and from satellites to ground observations. Knows the space weather, satellites, satellite orbits, and space technologies in the near space.
• Thinks critically and creatively to solve the problems he/she encounters and uses different methods and up-to-date techniques to reach the solution.
• Possesses the responsibility to share his thoughts and knowledge with the society on astronomy, science, technology, mathematics, physics, and informatics in secondary education.
• Uses and shares computational and statistical information with the public and private sectors.
• Conveys his/her knowledge and thoughts to society on astronomy issues and performs the right guidance.
• Gains an overview of all basic sciences, owns the consciousness of following the developments in science and technology and keeping their professional knowledge and skills up to date. Becomes capable of doing interdisciplinary group works and uses time effectively. Improves professional responsibility and ethical awareness.
• Holds at least one foreign language knowledge at a level that can follow the latest developments and information. Communicates orally and in writing, writes scientific studies, presents and discusses by communicating with colleagues.
• Uses the Turkish language correctly and elegantly as a means of written and verbal expression in terms of language-thought connection.
• Has the consciousness to bring our country to an advanced level in line with Atatürk''s thoughts, opinions, and principles.

The holder has the key qualifications below at maximum capacity.

• Literacy qualification
• Multiple language qualification
• Qualification in mathematics, science, technology and engineering
• Digital qualification
• Personal, social and learning competence
• Citizenship qualification
• Entrepreneurship qualification
• Cultural awareness and expression qualification

•  Exams are measured out of 100 points. Midterm and final exam results of a course are shown with numerical scores. The score for exams that the student does not take is zero.
• The midterm exam score average is determined by dividing the sum of the scores the student received in the midterm exams by the number of midterm exams taken. The half number found in this way is rounded to the nearest whole number.
• Raw success score is calculated by adding 40% of the average score of midterm exams to 60% of the term or year-end exam score in units that provide education on the basis of course passing. In units that provide education on the basis of grade/year passing, the contribution to midterm and term or year-end exams is determined by the decision of the unit's board of directors and the approval of the Senate. This rate can be at most 60% for midterm exams and at least 40% for term or final exams. In calculating the odds, fractions are kept as they are, but in calculating the raw success score, half-half numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number. Exams are given in written form. Upon the request of the department, the relevant committees may decide to conduct the exam as oral, oral-written, portfolio, homework, research, project, interview, performance evaluation, process evaluation and/or presentation such as self/peer/group evaluation. This decision is announced in the information form given to students at the beginning of the semester.
• Raw success grades are determined according to the preferences of the units, using one of the relative grade conversion methods, the principles of which are determined by the Senate, or through the absolute grade conversion tables determined by the units.
• The 4-point system letter grades and grade points used at the university are shown in the table below:

To be successful in a course, the passing grade must be at least CC or higher.

In order to supervise the quality of higher education programmes;

•YÖK is responsible of planning, organising, managing and supervising higher education institution's educational and other activities. •YÖK prepares "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" within its own criteria and publishes these reports annually. YÖK prepares reports that include qualitative and quantitative evaluations of higher education institutions in accordance with these annual reports and shares them with general public.

•The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published by YÖK annually. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations made for foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to "Procedures and Principles for Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programmes":

1.Establishment and Approval of Curricula 

YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to open undergraduate programmes in higher education institutions.

1.1.In higher education institutions, the curriculum of undergraduate programmes and the learning outcomes each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues. 

1.2.After the curriculum of National Core Education Programmes is accepted by the relevant Deans Council, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.

2.Assessment and Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate programme will bring to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations

prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

3.Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programmes who successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an undergraduate diploma.

4.Self Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions. In addition, the accreditation decisions made by the accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality of programmes' qualifications is assured. YÖKAK carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with its legislation.

Teaching programs of Science, Literature, Science-Literature, Language and History-Geography Faculties are accredited by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of University Programs in Mathematical, Natural and Social Sciences (FEDEK).

1. Having graduated from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the conditions of admission to the undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.
2. Having been placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central examination held by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.
3. Having been placed in undergraduate programs that are the continuation of the fields they have completed in higher education institutions for associate degree graduates as a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK and conducted by ÖSYM.

1. Undergraduate degree holders can continue their graduate programmes and, if they meet the relevant requirements, the doctorate and proficiency in arts programmes that accept students with an undergraduate degree.
2. Undergraduate students have the right to participate in the double major programmes opened by the higher education institutions they are studying at. Students enrolled in double major programmes can take courses from two diploma programmes simultaneously and receive two separate undergraduate diplomas if they are successful.
3. Students who graduate from our department have the opportunity to work as an astronomer at Turkish National Observatories, TUBITAK-Space or Turkish Space Agency (TUA). In addition, they can work in institutions such as science centres, banks, some ministries, General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM), Turkish National Statistical Institute (TUİK), Turkish Airlines (THY), General Directorate of Security (EGM), Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), and private teaching institutions. In addition, we have graduates working in the Information Technologies Authority (BTK), TRT and TÜRKSAT, with whom we are in contact with our department and carry out joint studies.

1. Law no. 2547 on Higher Education
   1. 1. Regulation on the Principles of Transition between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer Between Institutions in Higher Education Institutions 1.2.Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programme Graduates to Undergraduate Education
2. Law no. 2547 on Higher Education (bylaw-35)

2.1.Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Directive

The qualification is valid at all times.