GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
PHYSICS I (MECHANICS I )/FIZ105A
Course Title: PHYSICS I (MECHANICS I )
Credits 5 ECTS 7
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Dr. Selma MOĞOL
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/smogol
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  smogol@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Make comments on Physics and measurement.
Distinguish and examine the concept of Mechanics.
Learn basic concepts related to laws of motion, analyze their importance for life.
Analyze the conservation of momentum.
Analyze the conservation of energy.
Understand the importance of physical laws and interpret their importance.



 -- 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  Physics and measurement.Standart of length, mass and time.The buildings of matter.Density.Dimensional analysis.Conversion of units.Significant numbers
2. Week  Vectors. Coordinate systems. Vector and scalar quantities. Some properties of vectors. Components of a vector and unit vectors.
3. Week  One dimensional motion.Displacement,velocity-speed. Acceleration. Motion diagrams.One dimensional motion with constant acceleration.Free fall.
4. Week   Motion in two dimensional.The displacement, velocity and acceleration vectors.Two dimensional motion with constant acceleration. Centripetal motion.
5. Week  Laws of motion. The concept of force. Newton's 1. law and frames of inertia. Mass. Newton's 2. and 3. laws. The force of gravity and weight.
6. Week  Circular motion. applications of Newton's 2. law to uniform circular motion.
7. Week  Some applications of Newton’s laws. Nonuniform circular motion. Motion in accelerated frames.
8. Week  Midterm
9. Week  Some applications of Newton’s laws. Motion in the presence of resistive forces. Numerical modelling in paticle dynamics.
10. Week  Work and energy. Work done by a constant force. The scalar product of two vectors. Work done by a varying force.
11. Week  Work and energy. Kinetic energy and the work-kinetic energy theorem. Enerjy ang automobile. Kinetic energy at high speeds.
12. Week  Potential energy and conservation of energy. Conservative-nonconservative forces.Conservative forces and potential energy.Conservation of mechanical e
13. Week  Linear momentum and its conservation. Impulse and momentum. Collisions. Elastic and inelestic collisions in one dimension.
14. Week  Two dimensional collisions. The center of mass. Motion of a system of particles. Rocket propulsion.
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  FiZİK 1 (SERWAY – BEICHNER )
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- 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
14
2
28
 Reading
14
1
14
 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
3
21
 Final and Studying for Final
14
3
42
 Other
2
7
14
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
175
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7
 ECTS: 
7
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Explain the physics concepts, laws and theories by considering relationships between them.X
2Establish relationships between physics, philosophy, mathematics and other branches of science.X
3Design appropriate experiments and use laboratory materials in an effective manner.X
4Use scientific methods when solving physics problems.X
5Know the learning-teaching and the assessment-evaluation approaches.X
6Consider emerging needs of students depending on their individual differences to ensure active participation.X
7Develop appropriate strategies to reduce students’ learning difficulties and misconceptions.X
8Value continuity in personal and professional development and lifelong learning.X
9Develop a positive attitude and value towards his/her profession and environment.X
10Be sensitive towards national and universal significances given in the Basic Law of National Education.X
11Use appropriate technological learning environments and products at learning environment.X
12Use different, valid and reliable information sources in order to achieve scientific knowledge.X
13Analyze the relationships between physics, environment, society and technology.X
14Analyze the working principle of technological tools which are working according to the principles of the laws of physics.X
15Know how to use the different physics and physics education software and simulation programs.X
16Use information and communication skills effectively in the teaching process.X
17Be able to develop materials related to physics or use available materials by selecting the most appropriate ones.X
18Use appropriate teaching-learning and measurement-evaluation approaches at physical education.X
19Use laboratory approaches effectively and safely.X
20Follow secondary school physics curriculum effectively.X