Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Mechanics
Course Code: FİZ323
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to analyze the motion of physical systems using the fundamental principles and mathematical methods of classical mechanics. The course examines Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, variational principles, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, and central force motion, with the goal of developing students’ abilities to construct mathematical models and solve advanced mechanics problems.

Course Content

This course covers vector analysis and mathematical methods used in mechanics, Newtonian mechanics and equations of motion, conservation laws of energy and momentum, gravitational theory, and central force motion. Fundamental principles of variational calculus, the Euler equation, Hamilton’s principle, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, and the dynamics of systems of particles are also discussed. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the analytical solution of classical mechanics problems and the mathematical modeling of physical systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aytaç Gürhan GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.To correlate a connection between the concepts of mechanics and physical phenomenon in our daily lives
2.To acquire basic knowledge about mathematical methods and systems for solving problems related to mechanics
3.Solve problems related to kinematics and dynamics using classical mechanics approaches
4.To propose mathematical models for physical problems
5.To apply Lagrange and Hamilton methods to dynamic problems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, J. B. Marion, S. T. Thornton, Brooks/Cole,2011.
2.Classical Mechanics, E. Rızaoğlu, N. Sunel, Okutman yayıncılık, 2008
3.Classical Mechanics, L. D. Landau, E. M. Lifshitz, 1964.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Matrices, Vectors and Vector Analysis
Week 2 - Theoretical
Newtonian mechanics for single particle systems: Newton's laws, reference frames, equation of motion
Week 3 - Theoretical
Newtonian mechanics for single particle systems: Conservation theorems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Newtonian mechanics for single particle systems: Energy, the limits of Newtonian mechanics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Gravitation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Some Methods in Variation Analysis: Definition of the problem
Week 7 - Theoretical
Some Methods in Variation Analysis: Euler equation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Lagrangian dynamics: Hamilton's principle, generalized coordinates, Lagrange equations of motion
Week 10 - Theoretical
Lagrangian dynamics: Equivalence of Lagrange and Newton equations, conservation theorems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hamiltonian dynamics: Hamiltonian principle, canonical equations of motion
Week 12 - Theoretical
Central Force Motion
Week 13 - Theoretical
Dynamics of a system of particles: center of mass, linear and angular momentum, energy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Dynamics of a system of particles: elastic and inelastic collisions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141470
Assignment120222
Midterm Examination119221
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)145
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
3
2
2
3
OÇ-2
3
5
4
OÇ-3
4
4
5
OÇ-4
3
5
5
2
OÇ-5
4
5
5
2
2
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2026