Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Physics I FIZ111 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. MERT YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. MERT YILDIRIM (Güz)
Goals The goal of this course is, by providing the calculus-based concepts of mechanics, to establish the relationships between mathmatics, physics and engineering and apply the physical science to define and solve engineering problems.
Course Content Measurement and Unit Systems, Vectors, Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimentions, Newton's Laws of Motion, Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion, Work and Energy, Potential Energy And The Protection of Energy, Mass Center and Linear Momentum, Linear momentum, Collisions and Center of Mass, Rotation of Rigids.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will be able to recall theoretical knowledge in the field of physics (mechanics).
2 Students will be able to analyze mechanical data.
3 Students will be able to select appropriate equations and methods for solving mechanical problems.
4 Students will be able to use algebraic and trigonometric methods for quantitative solutions of mechanical problems.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Measurement and Unit Systems Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice, Other Activities
2. Week Vectors Interview, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
3. Week Motion in One Dimension Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice
4. Week Motion in Two Dimensions Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
5. Week Motion in Two Dimensions Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
6. Week Newton's Laws of Motion Interview, Practice, Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
7. Week Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Work and Energy Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Work and Energy Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Other Activities, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Linear Momentum Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research
12. Week Collisions and Center of Mass Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Research
13. Week Rotation of Rigids Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research
14. Week Rotation of Rigids Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Other Activities, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To gain the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the field of Mechatronics Engineering
2 To gain the ability to design and develop an entire mechatronic system or one of its components under realistic constraints and conditions
3 To gain the ability to identify, model, and solve engineering problems
4 To effectively use up-to-date software and hardware tools with an awareness of project management, risk management, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development
5 To acquire professional responsibility and ethical awareness
6 To gain the ability to work both individually and as part of a team
7 To gain the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, and to use a foreign language efficiently in professional life
8 To gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information, to follow scientific and technological developments, to continuously improve oneself, and to recognize the health, environmental, safety, and legal aspects of engineering practices
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 2 2 2 2
PY3 1 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Serway, ‘Fen ve Mühendislik İçin Fizik’ Palme Yayıncıcılık, Çev.Edit. Kemal Çolakoğlu, 2002, Ankara
  • Course notes
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. MERT YILDIRIM Vize 50.00
Prof. Dr. MERT YILDIRIM Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 1 13.5 13.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 14 1 14
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0