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 recall and explain the fundamental laws and models related to classical mechanics.
2 Students select and apply appropriate solution strategies using critical thinking processes when solving problems in classical mechanics.
3 Students mathematically model the problems in the field of classical mechanics and develop analytical solutions for them.
4 Students analyze and correlate the connections between theoretical concepts of classical mechanics and their engineering applications.
5 Students conduct classical mechanics experiments to collect data, analyze the findings, and report the results.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Measurement and Unit Systems Lecture
2. Week Vectors Problem Solving, Lecture
3. Week Motion in One Dimension Problem Solving, Lecture
4. Week Motion in Two Dimensions Problem Solving, Lecture
5. Week Motion in Two Dimensions Problem Solving, Lecture
6. Week Newton's Laws of Motion Problem Solving, Lecture
7. Week Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion Problem Solving, Lecture
8. Week Work and Energy Problem Solving, Lecture
9. Week Work and Energy Problem Solving, Lecture
10. Week Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy Problem Solving, Lecture
11. Week Linear Momentum Problem Solving, Lecture
12. Week Collisions and Center of Mass Problem Solving, Lecture
13. Week Rotation of Rigids Problem Solving, Lecture
14. Week Rotation of Rigids Problem Solving, Lecture
*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
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 2 2 2 2 0
PY3 2 2 2 2 2
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
Homework 14 2 28
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 1 14
Practice 14 2 28
Other Activities 1 11 11
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0