Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physics I
Course Code: FİZ161
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To teach the fundamental topics in the field of mechanics and dynamics.

Course Content

Motion in one dimension, laws of motion, Momentum and collisions, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Cenk AKYÜZ
Lec. Işıl BAŞARAN ÖZ
Lec. Şerife Gökçe ÇALIŞKAN
Res. Assist. Onur GENÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.Lists the basic principles of movement.
2.Can explain the basic principles and applications of dynamics.
3.Can explain the concepts of work and energy.
4.Can explain the concept of angular momentum.
5.Can explain the basics of angular kinematics.
6.Can describe the basic principles of vibration movement.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Serway, Physics I
2.Young ve Freedmann, University Physics I
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Physics and Measurement
Week 2 - Theoretical
Motion in one Dimension
Week 3 - Theoretical
Vectors
Week 4 - Theoretical
Motion in two Dimensions
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Laws of Motion
Week 6 - Theoretical
Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton’s Laws
Week 7 - Theoretical
Conservation of Energy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Linear Momentum and Collisions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Angular Momentum
Week 12 - Theoretical
Static Equilibrium and Elasticity
Week 13 - Theoretical
Universal Gravitation.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Fluid Mechanics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination150151
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
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
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026