GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS I/FIZ2003
Course Title: MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS I
Credits 4 ECTS 6
Semester 3 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof. Erhan ESER
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/erhaneser/academic
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  erhaneser@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Thinking of the development in terms of Physics
Gain the ability to Problem solving and analysis
Gain the ability to analyze current problems by the physical mind
The development of interdisciplinary relations
Learning how to use in the development of society the knowledge gained
Develop the ability to modeling natural phenomena by establish a link between Physics and Mathematics
Scientific work will never end, and it always should be studied in raising awareness that people with


 -- 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  Introduction
2. Week  Vectors
3. Week  Coordinate Systems
4. Week  Transformation of Coordinate System
5. Week  Integral contain vector operations
6. Week  Gradient, Divergence and Rotational Concepts
7. Week  Gradient Theorem and Applications
8. Week  Midterm exam
9. Week  Divergence theorem and Applications
10. Week  Rotational (Stokes) Theorem and Applications
11. Week  The Dirac Delta Function and Features
12. Week  Matrices and Applications
13. Week  Determinants and Characteristics
14. Week  Linear Equation Systems
15. Week  Eigenvalues ​​and Eigenvectors
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1-B. Karaoğlu, Mathematical Methods for Physics, Seçkin Yayıncılık 2-T.L. Chow, Mathematical Methods for Physicits: A Concise Introduction
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Quiz, Exercises
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  No.
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
35
 Assignment
8
5
 Exercises
4
5
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
6
5
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- 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
4
4
16
 Searching in Internet and Library
4
4
16
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
25
25
 Final and Studying for Final
1
30
30
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
143
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5.72
 ECTS: 
6
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Concepts and ideas in physics can be examined with scientific methods,the problem may set out, analyze, research-based solutions can produce, can interpret and evaluate them.X
2Has an understanding of the scientific and professional ethics, this understanding can defend in any mediumX
3Can identify learning needs, can query, the knowledge and skills can evaluate an inquisitive approachX
4Inform in the environmental issues related to the field of physics, Ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems by supporting qualitative and quantitative data transfer will have the competenceX
5Computerized design can make for Industrial and Ar-Ge effortsX
6Have the ability to use modern devices and techniques that are necessary for Physics and its the applicationX
7Has self-development competencies by following the innovations and developments in the world in Physics and related science / technology fieldsX
8Group study can, plan and manage activities as needed.X
9Interdisciplinary issues may use the acquired knowledge and skillsX
10Natural phenomena scientifically can understand and Health / Medical Physics and Nuclear MedicineX
11Can understand and explain the methods and physics used in Health / Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine, and can contributeX