Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
DUİM1032016252 GENERAL PHYSICSCompulsory114
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The main objectives of this course are to provide the student with a clear presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1apply the concepts of scalars and vectors in problem solving.
2solve problems dealing with force and motion.
3solve problems involving the concepts of energy, work, and power.
4solve problems involving time, distance, velocity, and acceleration in circular paths.
5solve problems dealing with linear momentum, impulse and collisions.
6solve problems dealing with rotational motion.
7solve problems dealing with electric charge, electric field, and electric potential.
8solve problems involving resistance and capacitance in direct current circuits.
9learn the concept and origin of the magnetic field and induction.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Vectors, Motion in One Dimension. Motion in Two Dimensions. The Laws of Motion. Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton’s Laws. Work and Kinetic Energy. Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy. Linear Momentum and Collisions. Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis. Static Equilibrium. Electric Fields, Direct Current Circuits, Magnetic Fields and Inductance. Sound and Light. Heat and transmission.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Motion in one dimension, Problems
2Motion in two dimensions, Problems
3The laws of motion
4The laws of motion
5Circular motion, Problems
6Work and kinetic energy,
7Work and kinetic energy, Problems
8Mid-term exam
9Potential energy and conservation of energy, Problems
10Linear momentum and collisions, Problems
11Rotation of a rigid object
12Rotation of a rigid object, Problems
13Rolling motion and angular momentum, Problems
14Equilibrium and elasticity
15Equilibrium and elasticity, Problems
16End-of-term exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Raymond A. Serway Emeritus, John W. Jewett, 2004.Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study4312
Individual Study for Mid term Examination5420
Individual Study for Final Examination10550
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
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