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Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

PHYS105

GENERAL PHYSICS I

Course Code
PHYS105
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the basics of mechanics.
  2. Learn how theories describe nature.
  3. Learn how mathematical concepts are used in physics.
  4. Gain skills on determining and defining problems.
  5. Gain skills on solving problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionMeasurement, Vectors, Motion in One Dimension, Motion in a Plane, Particle Dynamics, Work and Energy, Conservation of Energy, Dynamics of systems of Particles, Collisions, Rotational Kinematics, Rotational Dynamics
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Measurement, Vectors
2nd Week Vectors
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
8th Week Conservation of Energy
9th Week Conservation of Energy
10th Week Dynamics of systems of Particles
11th Week Collisions
12th Week Rotational Kinematics
13th Week Rotational Dynamics
14th Week Rotational Dynamics
15th Week Rotational Dynamics
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, ISBN:.975-8624-22-9 (1.cilt, Türkçe), Palme yayıncılık, 2002.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 45
Quiz 2 10
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 5 10
Individual or group work 15 3 45
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project
Quiz 2 1 2
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X X
K4
K5 X
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