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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. Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  3. Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
  4. Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
  5. Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
  6. Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
  7. Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
  8. Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
  9. Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
  10. Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  11. Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  12. Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  13. Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable
  14. Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  15. Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
  16. Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
  17. Ability to work effectively as an individual.
  18. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
  19. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
  20. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
  21. Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
  22. Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
  23. Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  24. Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
  25. Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
  26. Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

Po-Lo Matrix

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L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L06 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -