Physics I (PHYS103) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Physics I PHYS103 1. Semester 3 2 0 4 6.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Service Courses Taken From Other Departments
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Experiment, Observation Case Study, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Filiz KORKMAZ ÖZKAN
  • Research Assistant Cansu Emir
  • Research Assistant Onur Durhan
  • Instructor İrem Yılmaz
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The goal of this course is, by providing the calculus-based concepts of mechanics, to establish the relationships between mathmatics and physics and apply the physical science to define and solve the technical problems in aviation.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Ability to understand and solve problems of statics, pressure and mechanics, wave motion and sound including light waves
  • Ability to understand the conceptual topics of mechanics and apply to mechanical and aviation problems
  • Ability to apply and integrate the basic science and the principles of civil aviation
  • Ability to enhance students` skill and motivation to solve unsolved problems in various fields
Course Content Nature of matter, chemical elements, the structure of atoms, molecules and chemical compounds, solid, liquid and gases, changes between states, forces, moments, vectors, the center of gravity, elements of stress, strain and elasticity, tension, compression, shear and torsion, uniform motion in a straight line, motion with constant acceleration, vib

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Matter; Components of Atoms, Periodic Table of the Elements, The Electronic Structure of Atoms, Chemical Bonding. ICAT Module 2 pg 25-39
2 Statics; nature and properties of solid, fluid and gases ICAT Module 2 pg 39-46
3 Measurement and Motion Along a Straight Line; ICAT Module 2 pg 1-12
4 Vectors; forces, moment and couples, representations as vectors ICAT Module 2 pg 58-82
5 Linear Movement; Uniform Motion in a straight line; Motion in Two Dimensions; Motion under constant acceleration ICAT Module 2 pg 131-140
6 Motion in Two and Three Dimensions (cont.) ICAT Module 2 pg 141-143
7 Force and Motion I (without Friction) ICAT Module 2 pg 53-57 and 189-195
8 Force and Motion I (without Friction) ICAT Module 2 pg 53-57 and 189-195
9 Kinetic Energy and Work ICAT Module 2pg 197-205
10 Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy ICAT Module 2 pg 201-205
11 Rotation; Uniform Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic Motion, pendular movement, vibration, harmonics and resonance ICAT Module 2 pg 154-169
12 Center of Mass, Center of Gravity and Linear Momentum ICAT Module 2 pg 196 and 205-207
13 Center of Mass, Center of Gravity and Linear Momentum ICAT Module 2 pg 205-206
14 Rolling, Torque, Gyroscopic principles, Friction ICAT Module 2 pg 209-229

Sources

Course Book 1. Fundamentals of PHYSICS by Halliday, D., Resnick, R., and Walker, J. (8th edition), Extended, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2007)
4. ICAT Module 2
5. TTS Module 2
Other Sources 2. Sears and Zemansky’s UNIVERSITY PHYSICS by Young, H. D. and Freedman. R. A., (8th Edition), Volume 1, Pearson Addison Wesley (2007)
3. Physics for Scientists and Engineers by R. A. Serway, Third Edition
6. Moodle PHYS103 Slides

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 1 20
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 45
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
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 Understands and applies the basic concepts of mathematics and physics. X
2 Knows and applies the theoretical and practical concepts of basic electricity and electronic circuits.
3 Knows the computer architecture, data buses, and analog/digital devices of the aircraft in detail.
4 Identifies aircraft materials and hardware, and uses this knowledge in maintenance.
5 Installs all avionics equipment, troubleshoots faults, performs disassembly and replacement, and conducts tests.
6 Knows and applies the maintenance, repair, and overhaul standards of aircraft electrical and electronic systems and components.
7 Uses the technical knowledge, skills, and modern maintenance tools required for avionic maintenance practices.
8 Works in multidisciplinary environments and demonstrates individual and teamwork skills.
9 Communicates effectively in oral and written forms in multiple languages (English, Turkish, etc.).
10 Recognizes the necessity of lifelong learning, accesses information effectively, and follows innovations in science and technology. X
11 Acts with professional and ethical responsibility. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 171