Information Package / Course Catalogue
Differential Equations Applications in Physics
Course Code: FİZ232
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To introduce the basic knowledge of differential equations in physics and make it understandable to students

Course Content

Basic concepts and the solutions of differential equations, first order linear differential equations, second order linear differential equations, second order linear differential equations with constant coefficient, systems of first order linear differential equations, systems of second order linear differential equations, higher order linear differential equations, higher order non-linear differential equations

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hüseyin DERİN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to introduce and classify differential equations
2.To be able to make the solutions of differential equations
3.To be able to describe the physics problems related to the motion of particle with constant velocity, radioactive decay and absorption which agree with first order linear differential equations with smooth linear motion of a particle matching, to express physics problems related to radioactive decay and absorption
4.To be able define the motion of a particle with constant acceleration, forced, damped and un-damped harmonic motions, behaviour of current and voltage in alternating current circuits via second order linear differential equations
5.To be able express the coupled mass-spring systems, behaviour of electrical circuits and the motion of a particle under effect the central force in the plane
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts and the solutions of differential equations
Week 2 - Theoretical
First order linear differential equations
Week 3 - Theoretical
First order linear differential equations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Second order linear differential equations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Second order linear differential equations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Second order linear differential equations with constant coefficient
Week 7 - Theoretical
Second order linear differential equations with constant coefficient
Week 8 - Theoretical
Second order linear differential equations with constant coefficient/Subject repeat(Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Systems of first order linear differential equations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Systems of first order linear differential equations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Systems of second order linear differential equations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Systems of second order linear differential equations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Higher order linear differential equations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Higher order non-linear differential equations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination114216
Final Examination140242
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026