MATHEMATICS
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
PHY1001 Physics I Fall 3 2 4 7

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. LÜTFİ ARDA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖMER POLAT
Prof. Dr. LÜTFİ ARDA
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DOĞAN AKCAN
RA MEHMET CAN ALPHAN
Prof. Dr. RECEP DİMİTROV
RA MUHAMMED CEMAL DEMİR
Assoc. Prof. OZAN AKDOĞAN
Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To introduce the fundamentals of scientific approach, Newton’s Laws and physical description of moving bodies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. will be able to describe the scientific method in obtaining theories and laws.
2. Will be able to formulate the motion of two objects in one dimension.
3. Will be able to apply vector notation to the concept of motion.
4. Will be able to apply Newton's Laws to linear and circular motion problems in one and two dimensions.
5. Will be able to calculate the work done by the system, apply the relationship between Work and Kinetic Energy.
6. Will be able to apply the law of conservation of potential energy and mechanical energy.
7. Will be able to formulate the collision of two bodies.

Course Content

In this course standards and units; vectors and coordinate systems; kinematics; dynamics work energy and power; conservation of energy; dynamics of system of particles; collisions; rotational kinematics and dynamics; equilibrium of rigid bodies will be taught.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Physics and Measurement, Ch. 1, Introduction, Standards, mass, time, length, density and atomic mass, dimensional analysis, conversion of units.
2) Vectors, Ch. 3, Vector and Scalar quantities, addition of vectors, substraction of vectors, Vector Multiplication, component of a vector, unit vectors-analytic method.
3) Motion in one Dimension, Ch 2, Introduction, speed, position vector, displacement vector, average velocity, Instantaneous velocity, Acceleration, One-Dimensional Motion with constant acceleration, Freely Falling Objects.
4) Motion in two Dimension, Ch 4, The displacement, velocity and vectors, two-dimensional motion with constant acceleration
5) Motion in two Dimension, Ch 4, the projectile motion, uniform circular motion, relative velocity and acceleration.
6) The Laws of Motion Ch 5, Introduction, Newton’s First Law and Inertial Frames, Newton’s second Law, Force and Mass, Weight, Newton’s Third Law
7) The Laws of Motion Ch 5, Forces of Friction, Some Application of Newton’s Law.
8) Circular Motion, Ch 6, Newton’s Second Law Applied to Uniform Circular Motion, Non-Uniform circular motion.
9) Circular Motion, Ch 6, Fictitious Force in a Rotating System, Motion in the Presence of Resistive Forces.
10) Work and Energy , Ch 7, Work Done by a Constant Force, Work Done by a varying Force
11) Work and Energy , Ch 7, Kinetic Energy, Work-energy Theorem, Power, Relativistic Kinetic Energy
12) Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy, Ch. 8, Potential Energy, Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces, Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
13) Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy, Ch. 8, Conservation of Energy, Changes in Mechanical Energy, relationship Between Conservative Forces and Potential Energy, Mass-Energy Equivalence.
14) Linear Momentum and Collisions, Ch. 9, Linear Momentum and its Conservation, Impulse and Momentum, Collision in One and Two Dimension, Center of Mass, Motion of a System of Particles, Rocket Propulsion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1) Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 9th Edition (2014) by John W. Jewett, Jr. and Raymond A. SERWAY, BROOKS/COLE CENGACE learning.
2) Young & Freedman’s University Physics 14th edition
References: 1) Physics, Principles with applications, 5th edition (1998) by Douglas C. GIANCOLI, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
2) Fundamentals of Physics, 5th edition (1997) by David HALLIDAY, Robert RESNICK and Jearl WALKER, John Wiley &Sons. Inc. New York.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 7 % 15
Quizzes 5 % 20
Midterms 2 % 20
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Laboratory 7 3 21
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Quizzes 5 1 5
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 170

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 have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics 3
2) To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods, 4
3) To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials, 4
4) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself, 4
5) To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way, 5
6) To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7) To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement, 2
8) To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, 3
9) By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere, 4
10) To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning, 5
11) To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school, 3
12) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively. 2