Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Principles of Technology
Course Code: AET107
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to enable the student to comprehend the basic rules of physics, which is the basis of technology, to solve various problems using the analytical approach method, and to gain the ability to apply this knowledge in the field of technology.

Course Content

Scalar and vector quantities, unit systems; Force, resultant force, moment; Equilibrium, conditions of equilibrium, simple machines; Newton's II. Law of Motion, velocity, acceleration, motion, frictional motion; Work and Energy, conservation of energy; Momentum and impulse, collision; Matter, common and non-common properties of substances, density, specific gravity; Pressure in solids, liquids and gases, air pressure, buoyancy; Heat and temperature, measurement methods, expansion, heat dissipation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Kutalmış GÜVEN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the physical rules that are the basis of technology.
2.To be able to establish the relationship between the laws of physics and technology.
3.To be able to apply the laws of physics in vocational courses.
4.To be able to produce solutions by using the laws of physics in the use or design of tools-machines or devices related to the profession.
5.Ability to solve engineering problems related to the subject.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Orhun, Ö, Scientific Principles of Technology for Vocational Schools, ISBN 9755400532, Bilim Teknik Publishing House
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the course, quantities, unit systems.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Vectors, vector calculus, force and resultant force.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Moment, is the moment of a force.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Balance; equilibrium conditions, simple machines.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Levers, pulleys, gear wheels.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Newton's II. Law of Motion, Velocity, Acceleration.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Uniform Linear, Uniformly Varying Motion.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Friction, movement on friction surfaces.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Friction, movement on friction surfaces.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Work and Energy, Kinetic and Potential Energy.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Conservation of Energy, Power.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Momentum and impulse, collisions.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Matter, common properties of substances.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Pressure, buoyancy in solids, liquids and gases.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment91227
Individual Work32212
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026