Syllabus Application
NS 206
What is There in the Universe: Inside the Milky Way?
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Fall 2026-2027
Course
NS 206 -
What is There in the Universe: Inside the Milky Way?
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
08:40-09:30
Mon
FENS-G035
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
15:40-17:30
Wed
FENS-G035
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:5, Basic:5
Prerequisites
NS 101
Corequisites
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Ünal Ertan
- Email: unal@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
The structures of the Milky Way starting from the solar system: the sun and the planets. Stars and star clusters. How does a star shine - stellar structure and evolution. End points of stellar evolution - black holes, white dwarfs and neutron stars. Methods of observation across the electromagnetic spectrum. Satellite observatories and space research.
Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Describe the physical principles that govern the motions of the planets and the stellar systems. |
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| 2. | Define the basic properties of electromagnetic radiation and spectrum. |
| 3. | Explain the basic radiation mechanism of stars. |
| 4. | Describe the methods of distance, velocity, mass and radius measurements of stars. |
| 5. | Explain the formation and evolution of stars. |
| 6. | Describe the formation of the elements inside the stars. |
| 7. | Discuss formation and properties of the end products of stellar evolution: White dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. |
Course Objective
Refer to the course description
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Affordable and Clean Energy | |
| Climate Action |
Course Materials
Resources:
Textbook (e-book):
E. Chaisson & S. McMillan, ASTRONOMY TODAY, 9th Edition (e-book)
The link provided by the Çağlayan Bookstore:
https://www.caglayan.com/urundetay/759935/-#sthash.oDp2yOWF.InXM5sr4.dpbs
E. Chaisson & S. McMillan, ASTRONOMY TODAY, 9th Edition (e-book)
The link provided by the Çağlayan Bookstore:
https://www.caglayan.com/urundetay/759935/-#sthash.oDp2yOWF.InXM5sr4.dpbs