Information Package / Course Catalogue
Relative Physics
Course Code: FİZ333
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

1. To discuss relativity phenomenon 2. To represent Einstein relativity theory 3. To compare classical and special relativity theories

Course Content

Galileo transformation, Lorentz transformation, special relativity, general relativity

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know Galileo transformation
2.To know Lorentz transformation
3.Must define inertial and noninertial reference systems and say their importance in physics
4.Must compare space-time phenomenon of special relativity and general relativity
5.Must know two axioms of special relativity
6.Must solve basic problems about length contraction and time dilation phenomenon
7.Must represent basic phenomenon such that force, momentum, energy and time for matter’s motions near to light velocity and must solve and discuss basic problems related with these subjects
8.Must realize the equation if it alters under Lorentz transformations or not
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The special theory of relativity (David Bohm)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Relativity phenomenon
Week 2 - Theoretical
Galilean relativity (noninertial systems)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Motion in inertial motion
Week 4 - Theoretical
Applications of centrifugal and Corilois forces
Week 5 - Theoretical
Axioms of special relativity
Week 6 - Theoretical
Lorentz transformations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Length contraction and time dilation
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Doppler effect and twin paradox
Week 10 - Theoretical
Relative momentum and energy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Unchangeable quantities under Lorentz transformations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Four vector
Week 13 - Theoretical
Tensors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Tensors
Week 15 - Theoretical
A quick insight to general relativity
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz10%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Quiz103140
Midterm Examination118119
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)155
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
4
3
3
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3
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3
5
3
3
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4
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5
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3
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5
3
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3
3
3
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3
5
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3
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3
5
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3
OÇ-7
3
5
3
3
3
3
4
OÇ-8
3
5
3
3
3
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026