Astronomi ve Uzay Bilimleri Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The aim of Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Astronomy and Space Sciences is to raise graduates who are able to learn and apply the basic concepts of the field, produce solutions, acquire sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge and apply this knowledge to the areas where it is needed,  to provide solutions to comprehensive problems encountered in related technologies based on interdisciplinary knowledge connection, embrace the necessity of lifelong learning, and collaborate with colleagues and professional organizations in an international context,  who have mastered the language, have adopted scientific ethical values and are equipped to do research in their field.

• Education and training are carried out in the form of formal education.
• This program is offered in English (30%).

• Acquires the skill of using basic mathematics, physics and chemistry knowledge in order to understand Astronomy and Space Sciences subjects.
• Acquires knowledge regarding the historical development on the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences.
• Understands the structure, formation and evolution of the universe as a whole.
• Explains dynamic structures, chemical and physical properties, structure and evolution of various celestial objects and natural and artificial satellites within the frame of known scientific laws. Describes positions and motions of these objects in various coordinate systems.
• Explains the properties of the Sun and the Solar System objects and their effects on Earth.
• Acquires knowledge on using observational instruments and measurement techniques. Applies photometric and spectroscopic data processing and analysis methods.
• Uses various methods and techniques by thinking critically and creatively to solve problems.
• Acquires the skill of using his/her knowledge on astronomy, science and technology, mathematics, physics and informatics subjects in his/her field and high school and gains the responsibility to share them with public.
• Uses his computer skills in astronomy or government and public sector, computerized calculations and statistics knowledge and informatics field.
• Learns at least one foreign language to follow the developments and information in his/her field.
• Acquires the awareness to keep his professional knowledge and skills up-to-date and to follow the developments in science and technology along with the necessity of life-long learning. Acquires professional ethical values.
• Acquires the awareness to carry our country to the developed stage.

• Observe and recognize their own society and people.
• Understood their professional limitations/competencies as an undergraduate graduate.
• To be aware of and act in accordance with the professional ethics of the field in which he/she works.
• Has a scientific understanding of thought.
• Can think in an inquiring, critical and multidimensional way.
• Takes part in the adoption of behaviors and practices that will protect psychological health in the field of work.
• Can produce solutions to problems related to people in the working environment.

• Exam types and their contribution to the course success grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on these issues.
• Different methods such as homework, project, practice, midterm exam and final exam are used in measurement and evaluation.
• Letter-based grading system is used to evaluate student success.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.
• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year.
• The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published annually by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula:
   1.   YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3.  The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year.  YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

• Graduating from secondary education institutions or secondary education institutions of foreign countries whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the admission requirements for undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.
• To be placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central exam conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK.
• To have obtained sufficient points as a result of the central exam held by ÖSYM for the programs of higher education institutions that accept students with special talent exam, whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK, and to have succeeded in the special talent exam.
• To be 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) conducted by ÖSYM, whose procedures and principles are determined by YÖK.

• Those with a bachelor's degree can continue their studies in master's degree programs and, if they meet the relevant requirements, in doctoral and proficiency in art programs accepted with a bachelor's degree.
• Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs offered by the higher education institutions where they are studying. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses from two diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate undergraduate diplomas if they are successful.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer

1.2.Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

 2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board.

The qualification is valid at all times.