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GENERAL PHYSICS-I

Course
PHYS101 - GENERAL PHYSICS-I
Department
Basic Sciences and Humanities
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
4
ECTS
6
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 2
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Gülnihal AYDEMIR
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

The aim of the course is to provide the basic information in order to help the students to understand the possible complicated problems in engineering. In this regard, the basic principles and methods of solving the problems in physics are thought. The course provides a basic grounding in elementary physics including mechanics. The basic subjects of the course are: Units and dimensions, Uniformly accelerated motion in one dimension, Freefall, Vector mathematics, Two dimensional motion, Newton’s laws of motion, Applications of Newton’s laws, Free body diagrams, Circular motion, Work and energy, Conservation of energy, Momentum, impulse, and collisions, Rotational kinematics, Torque, Static equilibrium. For completeness, the students are supposed to do 6 experiments related to the subjects of the course.

GENERAL PHYSICS-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Midterm Exam Midterm 30
Quiz Quiz 10
Final Exam Final 40
Laboratory Final Exam Quiz 10
Laboratory Report Quiz 10
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 1. Identify and use the vocabulary and standard units of mechanics
  2. 02 2. Explain laws, central principles, and models of kinematics, dynamics, and statics.
  3. 03 3. Apply fundamental laws and principles to solve problems in mechanics.
  4. 04 4. Apply mathematical methods to formulate physical phenomena.
  5. 05 5. Analyse and interpret experimental results and graphical representations of physical phenomena.
  6. 06 6. Identify the type of support reactions and draw free body diagrams. Draw free body diagrams.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Units and dimensions
Week 2 Uniformly accelerated motion
Week 3 Free fall
Week 4 Vectors; two dimensional motion
Week 5 Galileo's law of inertia. Projectile motion
Week 6 Force. Newton's laws of motion
Week 7 Applications of Newton's laws
Week 8 MID-TERM EXAMINATIONS
Week 9 MID-TERM EXAMINATIONS
Week 10 Circular motion
Week 11 Work and energy; Conservation of energy
Week 12 Momentum and collisions
Week 13 Rotational kinematics
Week 14 Static equilibrium
Week 15 FINAL EXAMS

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Jewett and Serway, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 9th ed., Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2013.
  2. 02 Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 4th ed., Pearson, 2008.
  3. 03 Sears and Zemansky's University Physics. 14th ed., Pearson, 2016

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 1. Identify and use the vocabulary and standard units of mechanics
  2. L02 2. Explain laws, central principles, and models of kinematics, dynamics, and statics.
  3. L03 3. Apply fundamental laws and principles to solve problems in mechanics.
  4. L04 4. Apply mathematical methods to formulate physical phenomena.
  5. L05 5. Analyse and interpret experimental results and graphical representations of physical phenomena.
  6. L06 6. Identify the type of support reactions and draw free body diagrams. Draw free body diagrams.

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
  14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
  16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
  21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24 P25 P26 P27 P28 Average
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L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L06 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -