Course Name | General Physics I |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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PHYS 100 | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Required | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionProblem SolvingApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
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Course Objectives | The purpose of this course is to teach the fundamental laws of mechanics and introduce students to the basic applications of these laws. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | In this course, we will discuss the subjects of motion along a straight line, motion in two and three dimensions, Newton’s laws, work and kinetic energy, potential energy and conservation of energy, momentum, collisions, dynamics of rotations, gravitation and periodic motion. |
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| Core Courses | X |
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Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Introduction, measurement, estimating | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 1. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
2 | Kinematics in one dimension | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 2. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
3 | Kinematics in two dimension; vectors | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 3. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
4 | Dynamics: Newton’s laws of motion | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 4. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
5 | Applications of Newton’s laws | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 5. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
6 | Applications of Newton’s laws | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 5. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
7 | Gravitation | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 6. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
8 | Review of the covered topics, Midterm exam | |
9 | Work and energy | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 7. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
10 | Conservation of energy | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 8. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
11 | Linear momentum and collisions | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 9. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
12 | Linear momentum and collisions | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 9. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
13 | Rotational motion | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 10. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
14 | Angular momentum | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). Chapter 11. ISBN: 9780136139225 |
15 | Semester review | |
16 | Final exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4th edn. (Pearson, 2008). ISBN: 9780136139225 |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | 1 | 20 |
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 10 |
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 30 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 3 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 10 | 1 | |
Presentation / Jury | - | ||
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 28 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 36 | |
Total | 180 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics. | |||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | |||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering. |
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