Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Physics I FIZ111 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecturing
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Oğuz KÖYSAL
Instructor(s)
Goals To provide the basic background on the mechanics of physics.
Course Content Physics and Measurements, Vectors, Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, The Laws of Motion, Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Conservation of Mechanical Energy, Linear Momentum and Collisions, Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will be able to identify basic concepts about mechanics and apply the basic concepts to physics problems.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Physics and Measurement Class Hours
2. Week Vectors Class Hours
3. Week Motion in One Dimension Class Hours
4. Week Motion in Two Dimensions Class Hours
5. Week The Laws of Motion Class Hours
6. Week The Laws of Motion Class Hours
7. Week Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's Laws Class Hours
8. Week Mid-term exam Class Hours
9. Week Work and Kinetic Energy Class Hours
10. Week Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy Class Hours
11. Week Linear Momentum and Collisions Class Hours
12. Week Linear Momentum and Collisions Class Hours
13. Week Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis Class Hours
14. Week Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis Class Hours
*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 Acquiring knowledge on theories and practice of education in general, subject teaching in particular, and the basic concepts and theories of the related disciplines,
2 Knowing how to obtain information geared towards lifelong learning,
3 Doing effective educational planning, organizing and evaluating based on theoretical and practical content matter and in relation to the needs of the learners,
4 Utilizing educational technologies in a variety of educational settings,
5 Analyzing studies in the field with a scientific perspective, assessing the findings and offering solutions,
6 Acquiring academic literacy and minimum B1 level competence at a foreign language in order to pursue the global developments in the area of study,
7 Pursuing the scientific discussions in the field and interpreting them through scientific examination,
8 Forming scientific study platforms in order to solve the problems in practice,
9 Preparing and conducting solution-based projects in response to social problems in an effort to contribute to the School-Society collaboration
10 Following the developments in the field through professional activities such as literature reviews, seminars, conferences and workshops, and sharing them with other expert and non-expert individuals,
11 Being an innovative and self-confident intellectual with a sense of society, environment, social justice and respect for ethical values.
12 To be able to analyse the notions and ideas in the field by using scientific methods, to identify problems, and to develop solutions based on proofs and researches
13 To be able to gain ability of doing academic research
14 To be able to work interactively
15 To be able gain necessary computer software for further studies
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 4
PY2 4
PY3 4
PY4 3
PY5 5
PY6 1
PY7 5
PY8 2
PY9 3
PY10 4
PY11 1
PY12 5
PY13 3
PY14 2
PY15 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
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  • Raymond A. Serway and Robert J. Beichner, Physics for Science and Engineering 1
  • Bekir Karaoğlu, Physics for Universities
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 1.5 21
Classroom Activities 14 1.5 21
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0