FOREIGN TRADE (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

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:	Associate (Short 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)	He/she comprehends the main theories and terminology of International Trade.
2)	He/she comprehends the custom operations.
3)	He/she applies international finance and accounting knowledge to business life.
4)	He/she has skills of using computer and software.
5)	He/she analyses Turkey and EU foreign trade structure.
6)	He/she brings in the basic reason of international marketing.
7)	He/she consults basic law rules and legislation which built the legal frame of foreign trade.
8)	He/she evaluates and analyses risks which foreign trade companies may meet.
9)	He/she comprehends the international logistics and transportation.
10)	He/she has the qualification and eligibility to work on international platform.
11)	He/she uses efficient oral and written communication skills.
12)	He/she follows and applies the national and international actual and the economic developments about foreign trade.
13)	He/she has vocational ethical value that market needs in qualified staff, can use Turkish effectively in writing and speaking communication; have proficiency in foreign language knowledge to making international correspond.