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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE119

GENERAL PHYSICS I

Course Code
MBGE119
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn basic physical concepts in mechanics and their relations to the real life.
  2. Learn some examples from biology to relate them to relevant physical concepts.
  3. Learn to use mathematics in applications of mechanical problems.
  4. gain the ability to apply a strategy to solve a problem and evaluate whether the results are meaningful or not.
  5. Learn the nature of science and gain the skills of analysis, synthesis and questioning .
  6. Learn that physics is a fundamental branch of science to understand life.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionPhysics and measurements, vectors and applications, motion in one dimension, motion in a plane, particle dynamics, work and energy, conservation of energy, heat and temperature hydrostatics and optics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Physics and measurements
2nd Week Vectors and applications
3rd Week Motion in one dimension
4th Week Motion in a plane
5th Week Particle dynamics I
6th Week Particle dynamics II
7th Week Work and energy I
8th Week Work and energy II
9th Week Conservation of energy
10th Week Heat and temperature I
11th Week Heat and temperature I
12th Week Hydrostatic and Archimedes' Principle I
13th Week Hydrostatic and Archimedes' Principle II
14th Week Light and optics
Recommended or Required ReadingHalliday, D. Resnick, R., Walker J., Fundamantals of Physics, 8/E, ISBN:.978-0- 471-75801, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008.
Serway, R.A., Physics For Seientists and Engineers., 8/E, 2002.
University Physics by H.D. Young and R.A. Freedman, 15/E, 2019.
Physics in Biology and Medicine, Paul Davidovits, 3/E, 2012.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 5 15
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 5 3 15
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz 5 0.5 2.5
Total Work Load122.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.08
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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