Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
FİZU0006		The Physics of Everday Life	2/0/0	EL	Türkçe	2

Course Goals	This course is designed for students in all disciplines and all years who are curious about science in daily life. The course covers the working principles and mechanisms of the things and phenomena around us. Logical thinking and appreciation of science are emphasized with mathematics kept at a minimum. Students are trained to develop scientific intuition and to understand that many "magical" things in everyday life can be predictable.
Prerequisite(s)	None
Corequisite(s)	None
Special Requisite(s)	None
Instructor(s)	Professor Mehmet Özer
Course Assistant(s)	None
Schedule	The course is not offered this semester.
Office Hour(s)	The course is not offered this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques	Presentation and problem solutions
Principle Sources	Louis A. Bloomfield, “How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life”, 5th Edition, 2013
Other Sources

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	INTRODUCTION	Presentation and problem solutions
2. Week	THE LAWS OF MOTION – Skating, Falling Balls.	Presentation and problem solutions
3. Week	THE LAWS OF MOTION – Seesaws, Wheels, Bumper Cars.	Presentation and problem solutions
4. Week	MECHANICAL OBJECTS – Spring Scales, Ball Sports: Bouncing, “Carousels and Roller Coasters”.	Presentation and problem solutions
5. Week	MECHANICAL OBJECTS – Bicycles.	Presentation and problem solutions
6. Week	FLUIDS – Balloons, Water Distribution.	Presentation and problem solutions
7. Week	FLUIDS AND MOTION – Garden Watering, Ball Sports: Air, Airplanes.	Presentation and problem solutions
8. Week	Midterm Exam	Midterm Exam
9. Week	HEAT AND PHASE TRANSITIONS – Woodstoves, “Water, Steam, and Ice”, “Clothing, Insulation, and Climate”.	Presentation and problem solutions
10. Week	THERMODYNAMICS – Air Conditioner.	Presentation and problem solutions
11. Week	RESONANCE AND MECHANICAL WAVES – Clocks, The Sea.	Presentation and problem solutions
12. Week	ELECTRICITY – Static Electricity, Xerographic Copiers.	Presentation and problem solutions
13. Week	MAGNETISM AND ELECTRODYNAMICS – Household Magnets, Electric Power Distribution.	Presentation and problem solutions
14. Week	ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES – Radio, Microwave Ovens.	Presentation and problem solutions
15. Week	Final Exam	Final Exam
16. Week	Final Exam	Final Exam
17. Week	Final Exam	Final Exam

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	50
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 Students should be able to: Describe and discuss the physical principles that are behind the household appliances and the scientific issues in daily life. LO-2 Students should be able to: Demonstrate their knowledge to related topics qualitatively. LO-3 Students should be able to: Criticize and express views in logical and effective ways. LO-4 Students should be able to: Recognize the significance of science and technology.

Course Assessment Matrix:

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10
LO 1
LO 2
LO 3
LO 4