At the end of this course, the students; 1) Be able to choose the appropriate scientific method. 2) Be able to obtain problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. 3) Be able to apply the mathematical methods in physics. 4) Be able to recognize basic concepts related to mechanic 5) Be able to recognize motion and energy.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Measurement in physics, vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in plane, Newton motion laws, torque and simple machines, static balance, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of systems of particles, collisions, rotational motion.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Measurement, Vectors
2nd Week
Motion in One Dimerısion
3rd Week
Motion in a Plane
4th Week
Particle Dynamics-I
5th Week
Particle Dynamics-II
6th Week
Work and Energy
7th Week
The Conservation of Energy
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
The Conservation of Energy
10th Week
The Dynamics of Systems of Particles
11th Week
Collisions
12th Week
Rotational Motion
13th Week
Rotational Kinematics
14th Week
Rotational Dynamics
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Halliday, D. Resnick, R.(2001) Fundamantals of Physics. 2. Serway, R.A (1997) Physics For Scientists and Engineers.