Information Package / Course Catalogue
Vibrations and Waves
Course Code: FİZ202
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: 7
Objectives of the Course

To investigate the behavior of harmonic oscillator under the different conditions, as a result of this, to investigate the effect on the behavior of the wave and the results which is obtained should be apply different system.

Course Content

Periodic motion, oscillations, harmonic oscillators

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The concept of conservative force and work-energy theorem can be figured out.
2.Newton’s three laws can be easily applied
3.The fundamental concepts of waves such as wavelength and frequency should be known
4.Transverse and longitudinal waves should be comprehended.
5.The difference between standing and traveling waves should be comprehended.
6.The harmonic oscillator model that is very importance for physics can be learned.
7.When they hear the word of harmonic motion, many models can be occurred.
8.The effects of net force acting on harmonic attitude of system can be visualized.
9.Simple harmonic motion as being due to a restoring force that is directly proportional and opposite to the displacement of an object from an equilibrium position can be defined.
10.Be able to solve that the mystery of wave equations.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Work and Energy theorem and Potential energy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Periodic motion and applications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Superposition of periodic motion
Week 5 - Theoretical
Free oscillation of physical systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Forced oscillation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Resonances in system
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Couple harmonic oscillator
Week 10 - Theoretical
Normal Modes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Normal modes of continuous systems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Traveling waves
Week 13 - Theoretical
Wave equations and importance of these in Physics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Dispersion relation
Week 15 - Theoretical
The concepts of group and Phase velocity
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1563135
Midterm Examination115318
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)176
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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4
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5
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5
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5
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1
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1
5
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1
5
4
5
1
OÇ-10
1
5
4
5
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026