General Physics I (PHYS101) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
General Physics I PHYS101 1. Semester 3 2 0 4 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The goal of this course is, by providing the calculus-based concepts of mechanics, to establish the relationships between mathematics, physics and engineering and apply the physical science to define and solve engineering problems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To understand and apply solving problems of mechanics that lead to the understanding the fundamentals of related fields in engineering sciences.
  • To understand the conceptual topics of mechanics and apply to engineering problems.
  • To apply and integrate the basic science and the principles of engineering science.
  • To enhance students` ability and motivation to solve unsolved problems in various fields
  • To provide a useful introduction to the subject for engineering students to give them the opportunity to establish conceptual relations between mechanics and a wide range of topics of engineering science
Course Content Measurement, motion along a straight line, vectors, motion in two and three dimensions, force and motion I, force and motion II, kinetic energy and work, potential energy and conservation of energy, center of mass and linear momentum, rotation, rolling, torque, and angular momentum, equilibrium and elasticity.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction, Measurement, Estimating Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics, Douglas C. Giancoli, Chapter 1 and Phys101 Laboratory Manual Introduction
2 Kinematics in One Dimension Douglas C. Giancoli, S. 27-38
3 Kinematics in One Dimension Douglas C. Giancoli, S.39-49
4 Kinematics in Two and Three Dimensions; Vectors Douglas C. Giancoli, S. 65-76
5 Kinematics in Two and Three Dimensions; Vectors Douglas C. Giancoli, S. 76-85
6 Newton’s Laws of Motion Douglas C. Giancoli, S.101-119
7 Using Newton’s Laws: Friction, Circular Motion Douglas C. Giancoli, S.134-151
8 Using Newton’s Laws: Friction, Circular Motion Douglas C. Giancoli, S.141-153
9 Work and Energy Douglas C. Giancoli, S.193-206
10 Conservation of Energy Douglas C. Giancoli, S.217-239
11 Linear Momentum Douglas C. Giancoli, S.252-273
12 Rotational Motion Douglas C. Giancoli, S.290-305
13 Rotational Motion Douglas C. Giancoli, S.305-317
14 Angular Momentum; General Rotation Douglas C. Giancoli, S.332-350
15 Final Examination Period
16 Final Examination Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics, Douglas C. Giancoli (4th edition), Pearson (2014)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 1 20
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 9 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

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

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem. X
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations. X
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. X
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity. X
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader. X
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession).
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 153