Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Physics III FIZ201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ahmet DEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals Concepts regarding the main laws and theories belonging to waves in Periodic motion and mechanical waves systems are learned and provide applications
Course Content Vibration; simple harmonic oscillation, mass-spring system, Energy in simple harmonic mention, and simple pendulum, Comparison of simple harmonic motion with uniform angular motion, Damped oscillations, driven oscillations, Wave motion; main parameters, waves propagating in one dimension, Superposition and interference of waves, wave velocity in strings, reflection and transition, Sinusoidal waves and power carried on string, linear wave equation Sound waves; velocity of sound waves, periodic sound wave and its amplitude Spherical and planer waves, Doppler effect, Superposition and steady waves, Superposition of sinusoidal waves and steady waves, Steady waves with fixed two ends , Resonance, steady waves in sound pipes
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Comprehending simple harmonic, damped and driven systems in oscillations and distinguish these systems.
0 Defining wave motion for a closed environment.
0 Comprehending the underlying physical facts about sound waves and Doppler effect.
0 Defining interference in mechanical waves
0 Distinguishing the type of wave which is formed as a result of superposition of waves.
0 Showing the examples of oscillation and wave motion observed in real life.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Vibration; simple harmonic oscillation, mass-spring system
2. Week Energy in simple harmonic mention, and simple pendulum
3. Week Comparison of simple harmonic motion with uniform angular motion
4. Week Damped oscillations, driven oscillations
5. Week Wave motion; main parameters, waves propagating in one dimension
6. Week Superposition and interference of waves, wave velocity in strings, reflection and transition
7. Week Sinusoidal waves and power carried on string, linear wave equation
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Sound waves; velocity of sound waves, periodic sound wave and its amplitude
10. Week Spherical and planer waves, Doppler effect
11. Week Superposition and steady waves
12. Week Superposition of sinusoidal waves and steady waves
13. Week Steady waves with fixed two ends
14. Week Resonance, steady waves in sound pipes
*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 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • H.J. Pain, “The Physics of Vibrations and Waves”, 2nd edition, John Willey & Sons, Toronto.
  • Prof. Dr. Gökhan Budak and Assoc. Dr.Yüksel Özdemir, "Vibrations and Waves, Nobel publishing house
  • “Vibrations and waves”, Translation,Berkeley Physics Series, Volume 3, 2nd edition, Set Ofset Ltd., Ankara.
  • “Vibrations and waves”, 2nd edition, Translation, Aktif Publication, Erzurum.
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 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Other Activities 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 1 14
Quiz 1 7 0.5 3.5
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