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The Physics of Everday Life
| Course Code | Semester |
Course Name |
LE/RC/LA |
Course Type |
Language of Instruction |
ECTS |
| PHU0006 |
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The Physics of Everday Life |
2/0/0 |
EL |
English |
2 |
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| Course Goals |
This course is designed for students in all disciplines and all years who are curious about science in daily life |
| Prerequisite(s) |
Non-prereq. |
| Corequisite(s) |
None |
| Special Requisite(s) |
N/A |
| Instructor(s) |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Yelkenci |
| Course Assistant(s) |
- |
| Schedule |
This course will not open in fall and spring terms. |
| Office Hour(s) |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Ayşegül Yelkenci, Wednesday 13:00, 3A-14 |
| Teaching Methods and Techniques |
Multimedya technics, Physics demonstrations ( from web sites), Lectures |
| Principle Sources |
TEXT BOOK: Louis A. Bloomfield, “How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life”, 6th Edition, 2015
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| Course Schedules |
| Week |
Contents |
Learning Methods |
| 1. Week |
INTRODUCTION |
Multimedya |
| 2. Week |
THE LAWS OF MOTION – Skating, Falling Balls. |
Multimedya |
| 3. Week |
THE LAWS OF MOTION – Seesaws, Wheels, Bumper Cars |
Multimedya |
| 4. Week |
MECHANICAL OBJECTS – Spring Scales, Ball Sports: Bouncing,
“Carousels and Roller Coasters”.
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Multimedya |
| 5. Week |
MECHANICAL OBJECTS – Bicycles. |
Multimedya |
| 6. Week |
FLUIDS – Balloons, Water Distribution. |
Multimedya |
| 7. Week |
FLUIDS AND MOTION – Garden Watering,
Airplanes.
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Multimedya |
| 8. Week |
HEAT AND PHASE TRANSITIONS – Woodstoves, “Water, Steam, and Ice”,
“Clothing, Insulation, and Climate”.
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Multimedya |
| 9. Week |
Midterm Exam |
Multiple choice |
| 10. Week |
THERMODYNAMICS – Air Conditioners, Automobiles. |
Multimedya |
| 11. Week |
RESONANCE AND MECHANICAL WAVES – Clocks, Musical Instruments,
The Sea.
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Multimedya |
| 12. Week |
ELECTRICITY – Xerographic Copiers,Flashlights |
Multimedya |
| 13. Week |
MAGNETISM AND ELECTRODYNAMICS – Household Magnets,
Electric Power Distribution
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Multimedya |
| 14. Week |
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES – Radio, Microwave Ovens. |
Multimedya |
| 15. Week |
FINAL EXAM |
Multiple choice |
| 16. Week |
FINAL EXAM |
Multiple choice |
| 17. Week |
FINAL EXAM |
Multiple choice |
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| Assessments |
| Evaluation tools |
Quantity |
Weight(%) |
| Midterm(s) |
1 |
50 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
50 |
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