Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Optics FIZ206 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Oğuz KÖYSAL
Instructor(s)
Goals Undrestanding nature of physics and basic consepts and laws of optic, explaining the image charge in the optic systems physically
Course Content Nature of light Illumination and shadow Fermat’s law Laws of reflection Image in plane and concave mirrors Image in convex mirrors Refraction and Snell’s law Prisms Image in lenses Optical tools Eye and its structure Sight defects Conditions of refraction
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Explaining the nature of light
0 Defining the methods used in determination of light of speed
0 Deriving the laws of optics using Fermat’s law
0 Comprehending the image formation in mirrors and do the necessary calculations
0 Comprehending the laws of refraction and apply it to real life
0 Comprehending the structure and properties of lenses
0 Explaining the main working principles of optical devices
0 Setting a connection between eye sight and optics
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Nature of light
2. Week Illumination and shadow
3. Week Fermat’s law
4. Week Laws of reflection
5. Week Image in plane and concave mirrors
6. Week Image in convex mirrors
7. Week Refraction and Snell’s law
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Prisms
10. Week Image in lenses
11. Week Optical tools
12. Week Eye and its structure
13. Week Göz kusurları
14. Week Conditions of refraction
*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 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Çeviri Editorleri: Prof. Dr. Nurdoğan CAN, Prof. Dr. Nizamettin ARMAĞAN; “Hecht-Optik”; Akademi yayınevi
  • Translation editor: Prof. Dr. Kemal Çolakoğlu; Authors: R.A. Serway, R.C. Beichner, J.W. Jevett, “Physics for Science and Engineering 2”, Palme Publication, Ankara.
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 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Other Activities 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 6 2 12
Homework 2 6 2 12
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 154
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0