CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TYYÇ: Level 6. QF-EHEA: Level 1. EQF – LLL: Level 6.
Course Information
Course Course Academic
Semester Theory Practice Application Credit ECTS
Code Title Year
PHY 1001 Physics I 2024-2025 FALL 3 2 2 4 7
Basic Information
Language of Instruction English
Type of Course Must Course
Level of Course Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Snr. Instr. Okechukwu Ernest MBELU
Name of Lecturer (s) Snr. Instr. Okechukwu Ernest MBELU
Recommended Optional Program Components -
To introduce the fundamentals of scientific approach,
Objectives of the Course: Newton’s Laws and physical description of moving
bodies.
Learning Outcomes: The students who have successfully passed this course should have knowledge on the:
1. Will be able to describe scientific methods to obtain theories and laws and will be able to formulate the motion
of a body in 1 dimension.
2. Will be able to apply vector notation to the concept of motion and will be able to formulate the motion of a
body in 2 dimensions.
3. Will be able to apply Newton’s Laws of Motion to problems in 1-dimension and in 2-dimensions.
4. Will be able to define different forces, create free body diagrams and differentiate friction forces
5. Will be able to apply Newton’s Laws on Circular Motion.
6. Will be able to calculate the mechanical energy of a system and will be able to formulate the collision of two
bodies.
Course Content
The course discusses general concepts of respective measurements in Motion in one Dimension, Vectors
Motion in two Dimensions, Newtons Law of Motion, Circular Motion, Work & Energy, Momentum &
Collisions, Rotational Motion and Static Equilibrium
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics Related Preparation
Chapter 1 Physics - Introduction
Chapter 2 Motion in one Dimension
Chapter 3 Vectors
Chapter 4 Motion in two Dimensions
Chapter 5 Newtons Law of Motion
Midterm
Chapter 6 Circular Motion
Circular Motion
Chapter 7 Work and Energy
Chapter 8 Momentum and Collisions
Chapter 9 Rotational Motion
Chapter 10 Static Equilibrium
Chapter 10 Static Equilibrium
Review for Final
Final
Recommended Sources
1. Textbook: Serway, R. A., Jewett, J. W., Wilson, K., & Rowlands, W. (2016). Physics for Global Scientists
and Engineers, Volume 2 (Vol. 2). Cengage AU.
1. Supplementary Material(s):
-Fundamentals of Physics, 5th edition (1997) by David HALLIDAY, Robert RESNICK and Jearl WALKER, John
Wiley &Sons. Inc. New York.
-Physics For Scientists and Engineers With Modern Physics by Giancoli, Douglas C.
Course Assessment
Semester Requirements Number of Activities Contribution
Participation in Class
Quiz (S) 1 25%
Midterm Exam 1 35%
Final Exam 1 40%
TOTAL 3 100%
CONTRIBUTION OF SEMESTER WORK 60%
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL WORK 40%
TOTAL 100%
ECTS /Workload Table
Activities Number of Activities Duration Workload
Course duration in class (including the Exam week) 14 3 42
Labs and Tutorials 14 2 28
Application - - -
Study Hours out of Class 16 6 96
Presentation / Seminar -
Project / Quiz 1 2 2
Assignment -
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 172
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes
0: No Effect 1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Average 4: High 5: Highest
Program Outcomes Level of
Contribution
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric electronics; the ability to use
1
theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select
2
and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to
3 meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply
modern design methods for this purpose.
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-
4 electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for
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investigating engineering problems.
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
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7 Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish
citizen), both orally and in writing.
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow
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developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
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Information about business life practices such as project management, risk
management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and
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sustainable development.
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of
11 engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal
consequences of engineering solutions.
