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  Course Description
Course Name : Physics

Course Code : TBP103

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the measurement and basic unit systems
Analyzes static, kinematic and dynamic processes
Applies the basic concepts of physics to mechanical systems
Uses of basic physics concept for the purposes of agricultural engineering.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To make basic mechanical issues understandable for Agricultural Engineering students. and gain the ability to use them in their own areas

Course Contents : Physics and measurement; vectors; motion in one dimension; one dimension motion with constant acceleration; freely falling bodies; motion in two dimensions, motion in two dimension with constant acceleration; projectile motion; uniform circular motion and application, relative velocity and relative acceleration; the concept of force, Newton’s laws; circular motion and other applications of Newton’s laws; work and energy; kinetic energy and power; potential energy and conservation of energy; momentum and impulse; collisions in one and two dimension.

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 Physics and measurement, dimensional analysis, unit systems, conversion units Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
2 Physical quantities (scalar, vector) and their properties Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
3 Motion in one dimension, velocity, acceleration, and application. Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
4 One dimension motion with constant acceleration, Freely falling bodies and application Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
5 Motion in two dimensions, motion in two dimension with constant acceleration Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
6 Projectile motion and application Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
7 Uniform circular motion and application, relative velocity and relative acceleration Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
8 Mid term exam Written exam
9 The laws of motion, concept of force, Newton’s laws Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
10 Circular motion and other applications of Newton’s laws Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
11 Work and energy, work done by a constant and varying force, work done by a spring Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
12 Work, kinetic energy and power Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
13 Potential energy and conservation of energy Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
14 Linear momentum and impulse Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
15 Collisions in one and two dimension Study the relevant chapter in the book Narration and discussion
16/17 Final examination Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)   University Physics, Young & Zemansky, Pearson Education Yayıncılık
 Physics for Scientists & Engineers : R.A. SERWAY, R.J. BEICHER , Palme Yayıncılık
 Basic Physics-1,P.M. FISHBANE, S. GASIROWICIZ, S. T. THORNTON , Arkadaş Yayınevi
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 20
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 Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 0
2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 1
3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 1
4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 3
5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 1
6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 1
7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 0
8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 1
9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 4
10 Works both individually and in a team. 2
11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 3
12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 1
13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 3
14 Shows respect to job ethic. 2
15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 0
16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 1
17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 5
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 78
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12
ECTS Credit: 3