syllabus

Description of PHYS 103 GENERAL PHYSICS I

Course Name:GENERAL PHYSICS I
Course Code:PHYS 103
Type of Course:Undefined
Level of Course:Undergraduate (First Cycle)
Year of Study:1
Semester/Trimester:Fall
ECTS Credits:7
FU Credits:4
Name(s) of Lecturer(s):Kurtuluş GÖLCÜK A-233 ( kgolcuk@fatih.edu.tr )
Levent SARI A-318 ( lsari@fatih.edu.tr )
Mehmet Burak YILMAZ A-233 ( mbyilmaz@fatih.edu.tr )
Osman Çağlar AKIN A-419 ( ocakin@fatih.edu.tr )
Sadık GÜNER A-318 ( sguner@fatih.edu.tr )
Serkan ÇALIŞKAN A-319 ( scaliskan@fatih.edu.tr )
Course Coordinator:Serkan ÇALIŞKAN
Objectives of the Course:This is first part of the two parts introductory physics courses which has been offered to the freshman students at Fatih University. This introductory physics course has two main objectives: first of them to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics. The second is to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and principles through a broad range of interesting applications to the real world. To meet these objectives, we have placed emphasis on sound physical arguments and problem-solving methodology. We have attempted to solve problems, which have practical application to show students the role of physics in the other disciplines like engineering, mathematics, chemistry and biology.
Course Description:Physics and Measurement, Motion in One Dimensions, Vectors, Motion in Two Dimensions, The Laws of Motion, Circular Motion and Other Application of Newton`s Law, Work and Kinetic Energy , Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy, Linear Momentum and Collisions, Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis, , Laboratory includes some basic Physics experiments.
Learning Outcomes:1. Understanding of fundamental physics concepts
2. Conceiving subjects which will become essential for the higher level courses
3. Performing analysis related to kinematics and dynamics parts of mechanics
4. Finding solutions regarding the mechanic problems
Mode of Delivery:Face-to-Face
Prerequisites:None
Co-requisites:None
Course Contents:
( Weekly Lecture Plan )
WeekTopics
1Physics and Measurement, Ch. 1
2Motion in One Dimensions, Ch. 2
3Motion in One Dimensions, Ch. 2
4Vectors, Ch. 3
5Motion in Two Dimensions Ch 4
6Motion in Two Dimensions Ch 4, The Laws of Motion, Ch 5
7The Laws of Motion, Ch 5
8Circular Motion and Other Application of Newton`s Law, Ch 6
9Circular Motion and Other Application of Newton`s Law, Ch 6
10Work and Kinetic Energy ,Ch 7
11Work and Kinetic Energy ,Ch 7
12Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy, Ch. 8
13Lineear Monmentum and Collisions, Ch. 9
14Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis, Ch. 10
Recommended Reading:Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 7th edition (2007) by Raymond A. SERWAY and John W. JEWETT, Thomson - Brooks/Cole. ISBN 0-534-42398-1
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:Lectures, Practical Sessions, Exercises, Presentation, Assignments, Case Studies, Recitation, Demonstration
Assessment Methods:
MethodQuantity (%)
Midterm Exam(s)130
Laboratory920
Final Exam150
Language of Instruction:English
Work Placement(s):N/A