-Prof. Dr. Sevim Akyüz, lecture notes and problems with solutions.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Units, physical quantities and vectors
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
2. Week
One dimensional motion
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
3. Week
Two and three dimensional motions
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
4. Week
Newton laws and applications
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
5. Week
Newton laws and applications
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
6. Week
work and kinetical energy
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
7. Week
midterm exam
8. Week
Potential energy and conservation of energy
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
9. Week
Linear momentum and conservation of linear momentum
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
10. Week
Rotational motion and angular momentum
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
11. Week
static equilibrium
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
12. Week
static equilibrium and applications to biological systems
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
13. Week
applications
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
14. Week
Final exam
15. Week
Final exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
5
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To understand correctly the fundamental concepts and laws of physics, and their interrelationships.
PO-2
To acquire skills of physical reasoning and problem solving.
PO-3
To be equipped with the mathematical tools required to investigate problems of theoretical and applied physics.
PO-4
To acquire abilities of designing, making, and evaluating experiments by both individual and team work forms.
PO-5
To acquire the power of using information technologies in analysing physical problems, and developing numerical models.
PO-6
To form a conceptual framework in physical science and acquire the ability of expressing various topics in physics in a simple and comprehensive manner.
PO-7
To acquire awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
PO-8
To acquire the ability of using at least one foreign language in physics.
PO-9
To acquire the ability of self-development by appreciating the importance of lifelong learning and by following recent developments in physics.
PO-10
To acquire the abilities of taking independent decisions, taking initiatives, and creativity skills.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Gain some basic knowledge on about measurements, unit systems, vector and scalar quantities
LO-2
They learn mechanical work, energy, energy conservation and their applications in biological systems.
LO-3
Students learn about linear momentum, conservation of momentum and their applications in biosystems
LO-4
Learn about angular motion, angular momentum and its conservation, and its applications in living systems.
LO-5
Gain some basic knowledge on mechanics, and learn the applications of these fundamental knowledge on living systems.
LO-6
Gain knowledge about statical equilibrium and biomechanical applications
