Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Physics I
Course Code: FİZ171
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 teach the fundamental concepts and laws of mechanics; to enable students to gain basic knowledge and problem-solving skills in motion, force, work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, oscillations, and waves. The course covers Newton's laws of motion, work-energy theorem, conservation laws, dynamics of rigid bodies, static equilibrium, elasticity, simple harmonic motion, and oscillations.

Course Content

Physics and measurement, motion in one dimension, vectors and motion in two dimensions, motion in three dimensions, Newton's laws and their applications, circular motion, work and energy, rotation and rolling motion of rigid bodies, angular momentum, dynamics of rigid bodies, static equilibrium, elasticity, oscillatory motion, and oscillations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Işıl BAŞARAN ÖZ
Res. Assist. Onur GENÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.Must be able to grasp the importance of physics by understanding the basic concepts of physics related to the matter and energy.
2.Must be able to describe the motions of particles and recognize the characteristics of motions under different forces
3.Must be able to solve simple problems related to the motion and properties of many particle systems.
4.Must be able to understand the meaning and universality of fundamentals laws of physics.
5.Must be able to comprehend events by using fundamental knowledge and analytical thinking skills to understand nature.
6.Must be able to propose solutions by associating the events encountered in nature with the laws of physics.
7.Must be able to express relationships between symmetry and the conservation laws in physics.
8.Must be able to express the relationships between physics and other sciences at fundamental level and understand interdisciplinary studies.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Physics for Universities, Bekir Karaoğlu
2.Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Serway, R.A. Serway, R.J. Beichner
3.Fundamentals of Physics, David Halliday, Robert Resnick and Pearl Walker
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Physics and measurement
Week 2 - Theoretical
Motion in one dimension
Week 3 - Theoretical
Vectors and motion in two dimensions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Kinematics in Three Dimensions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Newton’s Laws
Week 6 - Theoretical
Applications of Newton’s Laws
Week 7 - Theoretical
Circular Motion
Week 8 - Theoretical
Work and Energy (MIDTERM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Conversation of Energy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Linear momentum and collisions.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Kinematics of a Rigid Body.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dynamics of a Rigid Body.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Static equilibrium and elasticity
Week 14 - Theoretical
Oscillations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140456
Assignment1404
Quiz1314
Midterm Examination140242
Final Examination142244
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026