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  Course Description
Course Name : Physics I

Course Code : MMD103

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Develops the ability to solve a variety of problems.
Shows the ability and thinking capacity to solve the same problem in different ways.
Learns the necessity to have a systematic plan when a problem includes many concepts.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MMD101 Mathematics I

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To cover the fundamental concepts of classical and modern physics. To give the students the basic concepts and principles of physics in a clear and logical manner. Also, to provide an understanding of basic principles and concepts of physics in a wide range of interesting real-world applications. To emphasize the importance of understanding basic principles and concepts of physics to solve the given problems. In addition, to show the role of physics in engineering with practical examples.

Course Contents : Measurement concept, vector processes, work and energy concepts, motion types and concepts

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty hall and department lecture rooms.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Physics and Measurement Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
2 Motion in One Dimension Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
3 Vectors Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
4 Two-Dimensional Motion Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
5 Laws of Motion Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
6 circular Motion Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
7 Work and Energy Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
8 potential Energy Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
9 Conservation of Energy Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
10 Linear Momentum and Collisions Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
11 Rotation of a Rigid Body About a Fixed Axis Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
12 Rolling Motion and Angular Momentum Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
13 Static Equilibrium and Elasticity Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving
14 Static Equilibrium and Elasticity Lecture notes, related links Lecture and Problem Solving


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 10
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 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 4
2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 2
3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 4
4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 4
5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 2
6 Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly 3
7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 3
8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 4
9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 4
10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 3
11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 1
12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 1
13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 2
14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 2
15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 2
16 Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues 3
* 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) 13 1 13
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 95
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.8
ECTS Credit: 4