Physics I

Course Code:

PHYS 101

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

4

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach concepts of mechanics.

Course Content:

Measurement and Unit, Vectors, Motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work, Power, Energy, Momentum and Collisions, Rotational Motion, Torque and Angular Momentum, Universal Gravitational Law.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Final, I:Laboratory

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Relates units and their conversion	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I
2) Calculates the operations with vectors	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I
3) Analysis the translational motion	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I
4) Writes down the equations of motion for the systems with and without friction	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I
5) Applies the work-energy principle	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I
6) Applies the momentum and center of mass information to various cases	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I
7) Analaysis the cases about rotation and angular momentum.	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I
8) Knows the universal gravitational law	1, 5	1,2,3	A,B,I

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Measurement	Units
2	Motion in one dimension	Kinematic equations
3	Motion in two dimensions and vectors	Operations with vectors
4	Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion	Laws of dynamics
5	Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion	Newton’s Laws
6	Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion	Newton’s Laws
7	Work, Power, Energy – Midterm I	Revision
8	Conservation of Energy	What is energy?
9	Linear Momentum and Collisions	Linear Momentum and vectors
10	Linear Momentum and Collisions	Linear Momentum and vectors
11	Rotational Motion	Circular motion
12	Rotational Motion – Midterm II	Rotational kinematics
13	Conservation of Angular Momentum	Angular momentum
14	Universal Gravitational Law	What is the gravitational field?

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Douglas C. GIANCOLI, Physics for Scientists & Engineers , 4th Edition, Pearson
Additional Resources	Halliday, Resnick, Walker: Fundamentals of Physics, 6th Edition-Serway, Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 8th Edition

Material Sharing

Documents	Mechanics Lab Experiments Handouts
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	2	50
Lab	12	20
Final	1	30
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		30
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		70
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.					X
2	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems			x
6	Ability to access information; For this purpose ability to perform database searching and conduct literature review.
7	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
8	Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
9	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
10	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
11	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
12	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Mid-terms	2	2	4
Lab	12	2	24
Final examination	1	3	3
Total Work Load			143
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.72
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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