Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Physics I FIZ101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 4 + 2 5.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ahmet DEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals Teaching the basic concepts of mechanics and dynamics
Course Content Measurements, Vectors,Motion in one-motion, motion in plane,Laws of motion,Angular motion and other applications of Newton’s Laws ,Work and energy, gravity, conservation of energy,Rolling motion,Angular momentum and Torque
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Distinguishing the basic principles of motion in one dimension and multi-dimension.
0 Distinguishing the basic concepts of particle dynamics.
0 Applying the basic concepts of particle dynamics to physics problems.
0 Distinguishing work and energy concepts.
0 Applying work and energy concepts to physics problems.
0 Distinguishing the basic concepts of linear and angular momentum.
0 Distinguishing the basic concepts of angular kinematics.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Measurements, Vectors
2. Week Motion in one-motion, motion in plane
3. Week Motion in one-motion, motion in plane
4. Week Laws of motion
5. Week Laws of motion
6. Week Angular motion and other applications of Newton’s Laws
7. Week Angular motion and other applications of Newton’s Laws
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Work and energy, gravity, conservation of energy
10. Week Work and energy, gravity, conservation of energy
11. Week Rotation of solid body by a fixed axis
12. Week Rolling motion
13. Week Angular momentum and Torque
14. Week Angular momentum and Torque
*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 Retaining and administering the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental applications of Classical and Modern Physics.
2 Interpreting the encountered problems in accordance with the principles of physics and attaining the ability of problem solving.
3 Gaining the ability of establishing the connection between the theories and applications of physics.
4 Gaining the ability of following and interpreting physics literature.
5 Gaining the ability of analytical thinking by looking at the cases from physical perspective.
6 Utilizing the knowledge of other disciplines and using their approaches in physics.
7 Retaining the ability of gathering, comparing and analyzing physical data, and producing and presenting solution for it.
8 Attaining basics of following up to date physics literature and utilizing it through communicating with colleagues.
9 Setting theoretical model, solving problems related with the model, approaching the model experimentally and interpreting the obtained experimental data by analyzing.
10 Understanding the importance of life-long learning in physics which is open for new advances and staying in connection with life-long learning.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • R.A. Serway, R.C. Beichner, J.W. Jevett,"Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1" Translation,Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara.
  • • Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Extented version, Ed.2 Paul M. Fishbane, Stephen ,Gasiorowicz, Stephen T. Thornton, Saunders College Publication
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 6 84
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 2 28
Other Activities 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 7 1.5 10.5
Quiz 1 14 0.5 7
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 3 1 3
Total Workload 178.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0