Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
182001601104BASIC PHYSICSElective113
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The first year is the basic course for Newtonian mechanics and fluid mechanics for students. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and basic laws of Newtonian mechanics and to teach them how to apply them to the physical events that occur in daily life. It also prepares students for other high-level physics courses. This course should be taken at the same time as the laboratory condition.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ramazan Topkaya
Learning Outcomes
1At the end of this course, students should be able to describe the basic concepts and principles of mechanics and use them to solve related problems.
2Be able to perform basic experiments related to mechanics, collect and interpret data and make presentations,
3To be able to think critically, logically and analytically in daily life,
4Apply the principles of classical mechanics to the real world,
5To be able to follow important new discoveries and technological developments in physics,
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Physics and measurement; Motion in one dimension; Vectors; Motion in two dimensions; Movement laws; Circular motion and other applications of Newton's laws; Energy and energy transfer; Potential energy; Linear momentum and collisions; Rotation of the rigid body around the stationary axis; Angular momentum; Static stability and flexibility.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Physical Quantities and VectorsGuided problem solving
2Motion in One Dimension Guided problem solving
3Motion in Two Dimensions Guided problem solving
4Laws of MotionGuided problem solving
5Applications of Newton's LawsGuided problem solving
6Work and Kinetic EnergyGuided problem solving
7Midterm
8Potential EnergyGuided problem solving
9Momentum, CollisionGuided problem solving
10Rotational Motion of Solid BodiesGuided problem solving
11Dynamics of Rotational MotionGuided problem solving
12Static Balance and FlexibilityGuided problem solving
13Vibrational MotionGuided problem solving
14General evaluation and final exam preparation
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Raymond A. Serway, John W., (1995). “Fen ve Mühendislik için Fizik”, Palme Yayıncılık. 2. Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, (2007) “Üniversite Fiziği”, Pearson Education Yayıncılık. 3. David Halliday, Robert Resnick, (2008). “ Fiziğin Temeller”, Wiley
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Problem Solving14114
Self Study14228
Homework414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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