Understanding and constructing skills on the basic concept of electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisite(s)
N/A
Corequisite(s)
N/A
Special Requisite(s)
N/A
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşegül F. Yelkenci, Professor Sevim Akyüz, Araş.Gör.Dr. Ertuğrul C. Bolcal
Course Assistant(s)
Res.Assist. Dr. Ertuğrul Bolcal
Schedule
Tuesday 09:00, Friday 13:00, S.A.
Office Hour(s)
Prof.Dr. Sevim Akyüz 3A-16
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-- Lecture, Presentation
- Simulation, Experiment
Principle Sources
-- H.D.Young and R.A.Freedman (2008), University Physics with Modern Physics 14th Edition, Pearson (Addison Wesley), 0-321-50130-6
Other Sources
-Suggested Problems From The 12th Ed. Of University Physics
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Electric charge and electric field
Lecture, multimedia
2. Week
Gauss’ Law
Lecture, multimedia
3. Week
Gauss’ Law
Lecture, multimedia
4. Week
Electric Potential
Lecture, multimedia
5. Week
Capacitance and Dielectrics
Lecture, multimedia
6. Week
Current,Resistance,Electromotive Force
Lecture, multimedia
7. Week
Current,Resistance,Electromotive Force
Lecture, multimedia
8. Week
Direct-Current Circuits
Lecture, multimedia
9. Week
Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
Lecture, multimedia
10. Week
Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
Lecture, multimedia
11. Week
Sources of Magnetic Field
Lecture, multimedia, virtual laboratory
12. Week
Sources of Magnetic Field
Lecture, multimedia, virtual laboratory
13. Week
Electromagnetic Induction
Lecture, multimedia, virtual laboratory
14. Week
Inductance
Lecture, multimedia, virtual laboratory
15. Week
Final Week
Exam
16. Week
Final Week
17. Week
Final Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
45
Laboratory
4
10
Final Exam
1
45
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
Understand the nature of electric charge and how charge behaves in conductors and insulators, use Coulomb’s Law to calculate force.
LO-2
Use the idea of electric field lines to visualize and interpret electric fields.
LO-3
Using Gauss’s Law to calculate electric flux and consider the electric field of various symmetric charge distributions.
LO-4
Define electric potential energy of a collection of charges and trace equipotential surfaces to find the electric field.
LO-5
Analyze capacitors connected in a network and their ability to store charge, determine the amount of energy stored in a capacitor, explain how dielectrics make capacitors more effective.
LO-6
Relate electric current, resistance and electromotive force using Ohm’s Law, explain the motion of charges moving in a conductor, connect circuits and determine the energy and power in them.
LO-7
Analyze circuits with multiple elements using Kirchoff’s Rules, use a multimeter in a circuit, the applications of circuits in household wiring.
LO-8
Understand the properties of magnets, explore motion in a magnetic field, analyze magnetic forces on current-carrying conductors.
LO-9
Consider magnetic field of a current-carrying conductor, examine and use Ampere’s Law to calculate the magnetic field of symmetric current distributions.
LO-10
Understand the four fundamental Maxwell’s equations that completely describe both electricity and magnetism.
LO-11
Examine the applications of inductors, discuss the electrical oscillations in circuits.
LO-12
Set up experiments involving electric and magnetic concepts, record data, analyze and interpret the results.
