COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
General Physics II: Electromagnetism and Optics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PHYS 102
Spring
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
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Introduction to electromagnetism and electrostatics: electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric structure of matter; conductors and dielectrics. Concepts of electrostatic field and potential, electrostatic energy. Electric currents, magnetic fields and Ampere's law. Magnetic materials. Timevarying fields and Faraday's law of induction. Optics; wave solutions to Maxwell's equations; polarization; Snell's law, interference, Huygens's principle, Fraunhofer diffraction, and gratings.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • have learnt the fundamentals of electromagnetism and optics;
  • get acquainted with the concepts of Gauss’ and Coulomb’s Law and obtain the expressions of electric fields and potentials;
  • able to solve problems dealing with electrostatics, potential, and electrostatic energy;
  • be able to find the solutions for the magnetic fields using Amperé and Biot-Savart Laws;
  • be able to fully comprehand the importance of Faraday’s Law of Induction;
Course Description Introduction to electromagnetism and electrostatics: electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric structure of matter; conductors and dielectrics. Concepts of electrostatic field and potential, electrostatic energy. Electric currents, magnetic fields and Ampere's law. Magnetic materials. Timevarying fields and Faraday's law of induction. Optics.
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Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Electric Charge and Electric Field Chapter 21
2 Electric Charge and Electric Field Chapter 21
3 Gauss's Law Chapter 22
4 Electric Potential Chapter 23
5 Electric Potential Chapter 23
6 Capacitance and Dielectrics Chapter 24
7 Review of the First Half of the Course
8 Ara Sınav
9 Electric Current and Resistance Chapter 25 and 26
10 Magnetism Chapter 27
11 Sources of Magnetic Field Chapter 28
12 Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law Chapter 29
13 Inductance Chapter 30
14 Light and Geometric Optics
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, ©2008, AddisonWesley, Published: 08/27/2008, ISBN10: 0136139221 | ISBN13: 9780136139225

Suggested Readings/Materials

University Physics with Modern Physics with Mastering Physics™, 12/E, Young & Freedman ©2008, AddisonWesley, Published:03/23/2007,ISBN10: 080532187X, ISBN13: 9780805321876 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics™, 2/E, Knight, ©2008, AddisonWesley, Published:10/09/2007, ISBN10: 0321513339, ISBN13: 9780321513335

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
25
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
45
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
45
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
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
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
10
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
126

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Electrical and Electronics 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 Electrical and Electronics 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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications; uses computer and information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Electrical and Electronics 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 engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Electrical and Electronics 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 Electrical and Electronics 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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest