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 Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods.
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems.

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