ARCHITECTURE
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

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.