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COURSE DESCRIPTION

MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS I/FİZ210A

Course Title:	MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS I
Credits	4	ECTS	6
Semester	4	Compulsory/Elective	Compulsory

COURSE INFO

-- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Turkish

-- NAME OF LECTURER(S)

Dr. Çağlar GÜLÇİÇEK

-- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)

http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/caglar

-- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)

caglar@gazi.edu.tr

-- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT

Makes basic vector operations.
Uses cartesian coordinate system appropriately in the problem solving
Distinguish the concepts of scalar and vector fields.
Calculates functions of the Gradient, Divergence, Rotational, Laplacian.
Calculates Line, surface and volume integrals.
Knows Gauss Theorem, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, Green's theorem in the plane .
Toggles between Cartesian, spherical and cylindrical coordinates
Solves a given problem using appropriate coordinate system.
Makes the basic operations with matrices.
Knows eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices

-- MODE OF DELIVERY

The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.

-- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.

-- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.

--COURSE CONTENT
1. Week	Vectors Operations
2. Week	Cartesian Coordinate System and Unit Vectors
3. Week	Linear Independence Vectors, Scalar and Vector Fields
4. Week	Vector Differentiation, Gradient, Divergence, Curl, Laplacian
5. Week	Path, Surface, Volume Integrations
6. Week	Gauss’s Theorem, Green’s Theorem
7. Week	Stokes’s Theorem, Green’s Theorem in the Plane
8. Week	Exam
9. Week	Spherical Coordinates and Theorems of Integration
10. Week	Cylindrical Coordinates and Theorems of Integration
11. Week	Matrices Addition, Multiplication, Differentiation
12. Week	Determinant
13. Week	Matrices Characterizations Homogeneous and Non-Homogeneous Equations
14. Week	Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of Matrices
15. Week
16. Week

-- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING

“Fizikte Matematik Metodlar”, Coşkun Önem, Birsen Yayınevi. “Matematik Yöntemler”, Bekir Karaoğlu, Güven Yayınevi.

-- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Lecture, Practise.

-- WORK PLACEMENT(S)

-- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	40
Assignment	0	0
Exercises	0	0
Projects	0	0
Practice	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60

-- WORKLOAD

Efficiency	Total Week Count	Weekly Duration (in hour)	Total Workload in Semester
Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week	14	4	56
Practising Hours of Course Per Week			0
Reading			0
Searching in Internet and Library			0
Designing and Applying Materials			0
Preparing Reports			0
Preparing Presentation			0
Presentation			0
Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term	7	4	28
Final and Studying for Final	7	5	35
Other	10	2	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD:			139
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25:			5.56
ECTS:			6

-- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

NO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the physics concepts, laws and theories by considering relationships between them.
2	Establish relationships between physics, philosophy, mathematics and other branches of science.				X
3	Design appropriate experiments and use laboratory materials in an effective manner.
4	Use scientific methods when solving physics problems.
5	Know the learning-teaching and the assessment-evaluation approaches.
6	Consider emerging needs of students depending on their individual differences to ensure active participation.
7	Develop appropriate strategies to reduce students’ learning difficulties and misconceptions.
8	Value continuity in personal and professional development and lifelong learning.
9	Develop a positive attitude and value towards his/her profession and environment.
10	Be sensitive towards national and universal significances given in the Basic Law of National Education.
11	Use appropriate technological learning environments and products at learning environment.
12	Use different, valid and reliable information sources in order to achieve scientific knowledge.
13	Analyze the relationships between physics, environment, society and technology.
14	Analyze the working principle of technological tools which are working according to the principles of the laws of physics.
15	Know how to use the different physics and physics education software and simulation programs.
16	Use information and communication skills effectively in the teaching process.
17	Be able to develop materials related to physics or use available materials by selecting the most appropriate ones.
18	Use appropriate teaching-learning and measurement-evaluation approaches at physical education.
19	Use laboratory approaches effectively and safely.
20	Follow secondary school physics curriculum effectively.

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