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  Course Description
Course Name : Physics I

Course Code : FM 103

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SÜLEYMAN ÇABUK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns to think analytically and solve problems
Applies the laws of physics
Can understand the natural phenomena within the laws of physics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The main objectives of this physics course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics, and strengthen an understanding of the concepts and principles through a board range of interesting application to the real word. Welcome to the exciting world of physics.

Course Contents : Physics and measurement; vectors; motion in one dimension; motion in two dimensions; the laws of motion; circular motion and applications of Newton´s laws; static equilibrium; work and energy; potential energy and conservation of energy; linear momentum and collisions; rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis; rolling motion, angular momentum and torque

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Units, physical quantities and vectors Required readings Narration and discussion
2 Motion in one dimension Required readings Narration and discussion
3 Motion in two dimensions Required readings Narration and discussion
4 Newton´s laws Required readings Narration and discussion
5 Application of Newton´s laws Required readings Narration and discussion
6 Static equilibrium Required readings Narration and discussion
7 Work and energy Required readings Narration and discussion
8 Midterm exam Review Written exam
9 Potential energy and conservation of energy Required readings Narration and discussion
10 Linear momentum and impulse Required readings Narration and discussion
11 Collision Required readings Narration and discussion
12 Rotaion of a rigid body about a fixed axis Required readings Narration and discussion
13 Rotational kinetic energy Required readings Narration and discussion
14 Rolling motion Required readings Narration and discussion
15 Angular momentum and torque Required readings Narration and discussion
16/17 Final exam Review Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Young ve Freedman Üniversite Fiziği Cilt I
 Fishbane, Gasiorowicz, Thornton Temel Fizik Vol I
 Serway ve Beichner Fen ve Mühendislik için Fizik Vol I
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 85
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 15
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Is able to prove Mathematical facts encountered in secondary school. 4
2 Recognizes the importance of basic notions in Algebra, Analysis and Topology 2
3 Develops maturity of mathematical reasoning and writes and develops mathematical proofs. 5
4 Is able to express basic theories of mathematics properly and correctly both written and verbally 3
5 Recognizes the relationship between different areas of Mathematics and ties between Mathematics and other disciplines. 5
6 Expresses clearly the relationship between objects while constructing a model 5
7 Draws mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables and explains them 3
8 Is able to mathematically reorganize, analyze and model problems encountered. 5
9 Knows at least one computer programming language 0
10 Uses effective scientific methods and appropriate technologies to solve problems 5
11 Knows programming techniques and is able to write a computer program 0
12 Is able to do mathematics both individually and in a group. 1
13 Has sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians 2
14 In addition to professional skills, the student improves his/her skills in other areas of his/her choice such as in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 2 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 8 16
    Final Exam 1 13 13
Total Workload: 133
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.32
ECTS Credit: 5