Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Classical Mechanics FIZ204 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aliye KAHYAOĞLU
Instructor(s)
Goals Ensuring able to solve with the help Lagrange and Hamilton equations of motion of Newton's mechanics problems.
Course Content Vectorial analysis, Newtonian mechanics, Variational principles, Kinematics and equations of motion, Centripetal force problems, Lagrange’s equation of motions, Hamilton’s equation of motions, Canonical transformation, Oscillations
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Making the vectorial analysis operations
0 Comprehending the Newtonian mechanics, kinematics and equations of motion.
0 Solving the Lagrange’s equations or motion
0 Solving the Hamiltonian equations
0 Solving the motion of solid bodies
0 Solving problems of force in centripetal field.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Vectorial analysis
2. Week Newtonian mechanics
3. Week Variational principles
4. Week Kinematics and equations of motion
5. Week Kinematics and equations of motion
6. Week Centripetal force problems
7. Week Lagrange’s equation of motions
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Lagrange’s equation of motions
10. Week Lagrange’s equation of motions
11. Week Hamilton’s equation of motions
12. Week Hamilton’s equation of motions
13. Week Canonical transformation
14. Week Oscillations
*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
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Goldstein, Classical Mechanics, Addison Wesley, 2000
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 5 70
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 3 42
Other Activities 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 3 42
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 186
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0