PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
MCH3012	Physics for Game Programming	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	N/A
Course Objectives:	Many games benefit from the use of real physics for enhanced reality. Therefore it is important for a game developer to understand and use law of physics to plan more realistic games. This course serves as a starting point for the development of physics-based realistic games.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Apply Newton’s Second Law to particles and particle systems,
2- Use 3D kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in example scenarios,
3- Describe the forces and moments in rigid bodies,
4- Model the motion of fundamental vehicles : aircraft, ship and car,
5- Understand the physics of light and its interaction between surfaces,
6- Describe the surface properties of different materials used in solid modeling,
7- use Processing environment to program fundamental game concepts with physical realism

Course Content

The role of physics in game programming; Basic Concepts from Physics; Rigid Body Motion; Introduction to Processing Programming; Game Programming Lab; Vehicle models; Modeling ambient environment; Game programming applications;

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The role of physics in game programming	See course web site for additional resources and info
2)	Basic Concepts from Physics: Velocity, mass, acceleration, force etc.
3)	Basic Concepts from Physics (cont)
4)	Rigid Body Motion; Term projects and formation of project groups
5)	Introduction to Processing Programming
6)	Processing (cont)
7)	Game Programming Lab
8)	Vehicle models
9)	Vehicle models
10)	Modeling ambient environment
11)	Modeling ambient environment (cont)
12)	Midterm; Project interim checks	Prepare yourself for project interim check
13)	Game programming applications
14)	Project presentations	Prepare a presentation about your project; check your project whether it works for all conditions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	David H. Eberly, “Game Physics”, (2010, 2nd ed.) ISBN:978-0123749031
References:	Online resources, Video tutorials

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Homework Assignments	3	% 15
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 40
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 15
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory	1	3
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	1	5
Project	1	20
Homework Assignments	3	12
Midterms	1	4
Final	1	6
Total Workload		140

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media
2)	To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
3)	To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works.
4)	To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
5)	To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
6)	To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings.
7)	To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns.
8)	To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
9)	To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes.
10)	To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
11)	To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations.
12)	To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
13)	To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices.
14)	To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.