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UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS COURSE CURICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

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SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Department of Physics 1 2010/2011 Introduction to Astronomy TSF1012 2 (2 + 0) -

[For courses with prerequisites, students must have taken the prerequisite courses]

LECTURERS INFORMATION

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Roszairi bin Haron 05-4506996 BC 2-60 roszairi@fst.upsi.edu.my

SYNOPSIS This course discusses solar system and its constituents such as Earth, Moon, Sun and planets. It also discusses astronomical instrumentations, microgravity, space exploration and water rockets.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students should be able to: 1. Explain the constituents of the solar system (K2) 2. Discuss the types of the astronomical instruments (K6) 3. Construct water rockets (P7, LL5) 4. Realize that science is a means to understand nature (A3) 5. Work as a team effectively (TS4)

MAIN REFERENCES: 1. Thomas, T.A. ( 2007). Exploration: Introduction to Astronomy. New York: Mc. Graw-Hill 2. Fix, F. D. (2004). Astronomy: Journey To The Cosmic Frontier, ( 3rd ed.). New York: Mc Graw-Hill

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: 3. Simon, S. (2007). Our Solar System. New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. 4. Roy, A. E. & Clarke, D. (2003). Astronomy : Principles and Practice. ( 4th ed. ). Bristol, UK. Institute of Physics Publishing. 5. Stine, H. & Stine, B. (2004). Handbook of Model Rocketry, (7th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Son 6. Boest, W. J. (2003). John Kepler . Discovering the Laws of Celestial Motion. North Carolina: Morgan Reynolds Publishing, Inc. 7. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/our_solar_system/solar_system.html 8. http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/features/ast20apr99_1.htm 9. Cutnell J.D & Johnson K.W (2007) Physics (7th Ed) 10. Singleton. L. C. Bottle Rocket Handbook. 11. http://www.osa.com.au/cjh/rockets/ 12. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/pagrosse/h2oRocketIndex.htm

METHODS OF TEACHING: Lectures and Field Works.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

ACTIVITIES KOM KBPM PBPM PSK PIM ETIK KU

Lecture Field Works

9 9

KOM - Communication Skill KBPM - Thinking and Problem Solving Skill PBPM - Life Long Learning and Information Management Skill PSK - Team Work Skill PIM - Leadership Skill ETIK - Professional Ethic KU - Entrepreneur-ship Skill

ASSESSMENT OF COURSE GRADE:

ITEM Test 1 Test 2 Assignments Field Works

TIME/ 1 hour 1 hour Throughout the semester Throughout the semester (4 field works activities) TOTAL

MARKS (%) 15 15 30 40 100

Coursework : 100% Final Exam : 0%

FIELD WORK / PROJECT. There will be four sessions of field work. Each session is about three hours duration. Session 1. Construction of a sundial. Session 2. Introduction to binoculars , telescope and CCD camera. Setting , alignment and using of binoculars and telescope Session 3.. Star charts and astronomy software such as Starry Night Pro. Session 4. Construction and launching of bottle (water) Rockets.

GRADING SCALE: Mark range, Grade and value of Grade given to a course is as follows:GRADE A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D E RANGE OF MARKS 80-100 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 40-44 35-39 0-34 VALUE 4.00 3.70 3.40 3.00 2.70 2.40 2.00 1.70 1.40 1.00 0.00

SOFT SKILLS GRADING SCALE: SCALE 5 4 3 2 1 CRITERIA Has attained the elements of soft skills at the level of excellence Has attained the elements of soft skills at a good level Has attained the elements of soft skills at a satisfactory level Has attained the elements of respected soft skills at a minimum level Poor and need to improve

Weekly Teaching SCHEDULE (14 weeks) Teaching & Learning Activities

Weeks

Hours

Topics

Learning Outcomes

Soft skills

References

1.

Solar System and its constituents.

1.1 Introduction to astronomy 1.2 Definition of solar system 1.3 Constituent of solar system.

Define the solar system Explain the constituents of he solar system.

Lecture

No 1 Pages: 131 137

2.1 Model of a solar system 2.2 Astronomical units of length and time . 2.3 The elements in the solar system.

New definition of solar system. State the meaning of astronomical units. Estimates the size of solar system

PSK

Lecture

No 1 Pages: 137 147 No.7

3.1

Meteors, Meteoroids, and Meteorites. The Meteor Phenomena Size of meteor Kind of meteors.

3&4

3.2 Asteroids Orbit and class of asteroids. 3.3 Comets Comets orbits Formation of comets

State the characteristics of Meteors, asteroids and comets. Explain he relationship between meteorites and asteroids.

Lecture

No 4 Pages: 341 363

4. Astronomical Instrumentation.

4&5

4.1 Star charts and astronomical software. 4.2 Binocular and telescopes. 4.3 Imaging systems.

Understand star charts and astronomical software. PSK Be able to use binocular and telescopes to observe an object

Lecture Field Work

No 4 Pages: 272 281 No. 8

5. The Sun.

5.1 Suns Atmosphere 5.2 Solar activity 5.3 Solar eclipses

Understand the structure and atmosphere of the sun. Explain the solar activity such as Coronal Mass Ejection, and Sun spots. 3.Explain the occurrence and type of Solar eclipses.

Lecture

No 1 Pages: 395 417

6. The Earth

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5

Rotation and Revolution Time and position Seasons Atmosphere Magnetosphere

Understand the rotation and revolution of the earth. Explain the presence of magnetic field around the earth. Identify the different regions of the magnetosphere

Lecture PSK Field Work

No 1 Pages: 153 176

7. The Moon.

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4

Revolution and Rotation of the moon The orbit and size of the moon Lunar eclipses High and low tides.

Understand the revolution and rotation of the moon. Explain the eclipses of the moon. 3. Explain the effect of moon and sun on tides.

Lecture

No 1 Pages: 181 203

MID SEM BREAK (4/9/10 19/9/10) Wk 9

8. Galaxies, Stars and Constellation. Explain what galaxies are. Understand a variety forms of galaxies. Recognize stars and constellation. No 1 Pages: 207 279, 371 388, 465 - 485, 549 - 561

9 & 10

8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4

Classification of galaxies Milky Way, Stars and life of Stars Nebula, White Dwarf Neuron Stars and Black Holes.

Lecture

9. Microgravity Environment. 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 The gravitational force Apparent weightlessness. Life in space ( ISS ). The effect of microgravity Liquids. 9.5 The effect of microgravity on spinning objects.

11

Understand the concept of microgravity. Explain the relation between mass and weight. Explain the effect of microgravity on property of liquids and solids.

Lecture PSK Field Work

No 1 Pages: 79 96 No. 9 Pages: 144 147

11. Water Rocket. 11.1 Rocket theory. Rocket formula. Forces and Stability. Rocket construction. Fins and Parachute System. Construction and Launching Techniques. Understand the theory of the rocket. Explain the effect of forces and stability of a rocket. Construct and launch the rockets.

Lecture PSK Project

12 - 13

4 11.2

No 10, 11 & 12

11.3

13. Space Exploration 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 Astrobiology Astrogeology Space Mining Space Tourism Spacecraft. Space Probes Understand the objectives of space exploration. To look for evidence that there is life elsewhere in the galaxies. Understand type of equipments used for space exploration. No 1 Pages: 641 655

14

PSK

Lecture

Revision Week 1 week (30/10/10 - 7/11/10 ) Special Break 2 weeks (8/11/10 - 21/11/10 ) FINAL EXAMINATIONS 3 weeks (22/11/10 - 10/12/10)