PHYSICS I

AIM

This is the first course in the two-semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics courses. The course is designed to meet the needs of student majoring in Engineering and Applied Sciences. Main content of this course is an introduction Newtonian mechanics. The aim of the course is to demonstrate the ability of critical thinking to analyze problems or situations involving the fundamental principles of physics.

CONTENT

This course contains; Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors,Motion along a straight line,Motion in Two or Three Dimensions,Newton's Laws of Motion,Applying Newton's Laws,Work and Kinetic Energy,Potential Energy and Energy Conservation I,Potential Energy and Energy Conservation II,Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions,Rotation of Rigid Bodies,Dynamics of Rotational Motion I,Dynamics of Rotational Motion II,Gravitation,Periodic Motion.

1. 1

   1. Students can carry out fundamental vectorial operations and calculations with physical quantities.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Multiple-Choice Exam

2. 2

   2. Students gain basic knowledge about kinematics, work, energy, impulse, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, and periodic motions.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Multiple-Choice Exam

3. 3

   3. Students define the laws of physics, uses them in problem solving; reconciles with nature.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Multiple-Choice Exam

4. 4

   4. Students gain the ability to apply mathematical knowledge in problem solving.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Multiple-Choice Exam

5. 5

   5. Students can interpret, evaluate, and analyze data via examining physics concepts and ideas.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Multiple-Choice Exam

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors

2. WEEK 2

   Motion along a straight line

3. WEEK 3

   Motion in Two or Three Dimensions

4. WEEK 4

   Newton's Laws of Motion

5. WEEK 5

   Applying Newton's Laws

6. WEEK 6

   Work and Kinetic Energy

7. WEEK 7

   Potential Energy and Energy Conservation I

8. WEEK 8

   Potential Energy and Energy Conservation II

9. WEEK 9

   Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions

10. WEEK 10

    Rotation of Rigid Bodies

11. WEEK 11

    Dynamics of Rotational Motion I

12. WEEK 12

    Dynamics of Rotational Motion II

13. WEEK 13

    Gravitation

14. WEEK 14

    Periodic Motion

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

READING

• Serway R.A, Jewett, Jr J.W. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics. Brooks Cole, 9th Edition Young H.D, Freedman R.A. Sears and Zemansky’s University Physics with Modern Physics. Pearson, 13th Edition

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Sultan YILDIZCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Sultan YILDIZ
• Lect.Dr. Tuna PESEN İNANÇ