Information Package / Course Catalogue
PHYS 103L Physics I Lab.
MEF University
Degree Programs
Computer Engineering
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Computer Engineering
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code PHYS 103L
Course Title in English Physics I Lab.
Course Title in Turkish Fizik I Laboratuvarı
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Laboratory Work
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: none Recitation: none Lab: 2 Other: none
Estimated Student Workload 30 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge none
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To acquire a solid understanding of the subjects and concepts including the description of motion, Newton's Laws, conservation principles (energy and momentum) and dynamics of rotation covered in the related Physics I course through hands-on experiments in laboratory.
Course Description This laboratory course includes the experiments related to mechanics. The laboratory experiments covered in this course are based on the measurement of time, period and force using proper tools. These measurements are used in order to determine the speed, velocity, acceleration and period of the objects in motion. With the help of physics laws, some physical quantities are determined following these measurements compared with those obtained from theoretical approaches.
Course Description in Turkish Bu laboratuvar dersi mekanik deneylerini içermektedir. Laboratuvarda yer alan deneyler zaman, periyot, kuvvet ölçümleri temellinde olup, bu ölçümler ve fizik yasaları kullanılarak hareket eden cisimlerin, hızı, momentumu, ivmesi ve erişim mesafesi gibi büyüklükler hesaplanacaktır. Hesaplanan bu nicelikler yardımıyla, bazı fiziksel parametreler deneysel olarak belirlenecek ve teori ile karşılaştırılacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Analyze motion using displacement, velocity and acceleration
2) Apply Newton’s laws of motion
3) Apply kinetic and potential energy, and energy conservation
4) Analyze momentum in collisions
5) Analyze circular motion and rigid body rotation
6) Collect data using a variety of equipment, record and organize data in tables and graphs, interpret data while addressing uncertainties, and draw conclusions
7) Demonstrate awareness to work safely in laboratory environment
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics H Exam
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors N
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences N Lab
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts S Exam
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives N Lab
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions H Lab
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. N
Prepared by and Date AHMET TOGO GİZ , December 2018
Course Coordinator MEHMET FEVZİ ÜNAL
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. CENAP ÖZBEN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) No Lab
2) Introduction to Physics Laboratory
3) Basic Measurements
4) Conservation of Momentum
5) Newton’s Laws
6) Inclined Plane
7) Projectile Motion
8) Hooke’s Law
9) Basic Pendulum
10) Centrifugal Force
11) Moment of Inertia
12) Make up week
13) Make up week
14) Lab Examination
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsTextbook : Sears & Zemansky's University Physics, 13th Edition, Vol. 1 Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package http://wps.aw.com/aw_young_physics_11/13/3510/898586.cw/index.html
Teaching MethodsStudents should come to the laboratory as reading their experiments beforehand. They will perform the experiment by the help of the instructor. They are obligated to bring their lab. sheets and get it signed by the instructor at the end of the lab. They will graph their results in situ.
Homework and ProjectsNo homework provided in this course
Laboratory WorkYes
Computer UseCalculator and ruler are required. Drawing their graphs with excel is suggested if the students bring notebook computer.
Other ActivitiesStudents should know the concepts related with their experiments to be performed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 50
Final Examination 1 % 50
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration giza@mef.edu.tr

Students are expected to attend min. 80% of the labs. There are only two make-ups for the missed labs. The attendance performance is going to be reflected as 50% to the final grades. After makeups, if the student has less than 7 experiments performed, he will fail the course. The students will get 10% reduction from the attendance score for the experiment she/he misses. For instance, if a student finishes the lab. course with the min. of 7 experiments, he will receive 40% from the attendance score instead of 50%. Other 50% contribution to the final grade comes from the final exam. The students are expected to pursue in this class with honesty and integrity. Disciplinary action will be pursued in all instances if academic dishonesty and cheating has occurred. Students with disabilities should consult the instructor for their special needs. For any question, please consult the instructor via mail (giza@mef.edu.tr).

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Laboratory 10 1 1.5 0.5 30
Final Examination 1 8 2 10
Total Workload 40
Total Workload/25 1.6
ECTS 2