COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
General Physics I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
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
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. The course begins with an introduction of space and time, straightline kinematics, motion in a plane, forces and static equilibrium and the experimental basis of Newton's laws. Introduces and applies the concepts of particle dynamics, universal gravitation, collisions and conservation laws, work and potential energy, vibrational motion, conservative forces, inertial forces and noninertial frames, central force motions, rigid bodies and rotational dynamics. At the last stage of the course, some applications of thermodynamics, kinetic theory and the ideal gas will be addressed. These topics include, but not limited to, temperature, ideal gases, van der Waals equation of state, blackbody radiation, heat flow and the first law of thermodynamics, MaxwellBoltzmann distribution, the concept of random walk and diffusion. The course will conclude with an introduction to Carnot engine, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. Consequently, all engineering students will be able to model advanced dynamic systems such as electric machinery, grasp the essential physics for understanding the foundations of materials science, and easily comprehend the principles of operation of the solidstate and semiconductor electronic devices in their future studies.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understand the significance of the essential concepts of momentum and the conservation of momentum,
  • Learn the solution strategies for the problems arising in rotational dynamics,
  • Get acquainted with the concepts of rigid bodies, torque and angular momentum,
  • Apply the conservation of angular momentum in order to deal with more advanced problems of rotational dynamics,
  • Grasp the fundamental concepts in the following areas: thermodynamics, the kinetic theory and the ideal gas, and the basic laws of thermodynamics.
  • Learn how to establish an experiement, collect, analyze and interpret data,
  • Improve their computational skills
  • Employ computer skills to visualize and analyze expermental data
Course Description Through lectures and labs we aim to introduces the following classical mechanics and thermodynamics topic: space and time; straight line kinematics; motion in a plane; forces and static equilibrium; particle dynamics with force and conservation of momentum; relative inertial frames and noninertial force; work, potential energy and conservation of energy; rigid bodies and rotational dynamics; vibrational motion; conservation of angular momentum; central force motions
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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 Kinematics in One Dimension Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
2 Kinematics in Two Dimension; Vectors Chapter 3. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
3 Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion Chapter 4. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, I0: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225SBN1
4 Applications of Newton’s Laws Chapter 5. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
5 Applications of Newton’s Laws Chapter 5. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
6 Gravitation Chapter 6. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
7 Work and Energy Chapter 7. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
8 Review of the First Half
9 Conservation of Energy Chapter 8. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
10 Linear Momentum and Collisions Chapter 9. Sections 111. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
11 Linear Momentum and Collisions Chapter 9. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
12 Rotational Motion Chapter 10. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
13 Angular Momentum Chapter 11. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
14 Ideal Gasses and Kinetic Theory Chapter 17 and 18. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics, 4/E, Giancoli, 2008, AddisonWesley, ISBN10: 0136139221, ISBN13: 9780136139225
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: 9780805321876Physics 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
55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
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
12
Presentation / Jury
-
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
10
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
128

 

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, Computer Science and Software 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 Software Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design, implement, verify, validate, document, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; ability to apply modern 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 software 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 Software Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Software 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 be able 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 and software applications on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Engineering and Software 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 Software 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 Software Engineering.

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