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FIZ1011General Physics Laboratory0+0+2ECTS:2
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of BIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of laboratory per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Tayfur KÜÇÜKÖMEROĞLU
Co-Lecturer Prof. Dr. Ali Öztürk
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Weekly exercises in practical physics, covering topics in mechanic and electricity
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : learn the application of the subject of mechanics and thermodynamics.2 - 6 - 9 - 104,
LO - 2 : They learn one-dimensional motion and two-dimensional motion experiments.2 - 6 - 9 - 104,
LO - 3 : do the experiments on fundemental laws of electric.2 - 6 - 9 - 104,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to General Physics Laboratory, Length and length measuring instruments, Free fall, Static Friction Coefficient, Kinetic Friction Coefficient, Mathematical Pendulum, Atwood Reel, Finding the Spring Constant from the Spring Force, Finding the Spring Constant from Harmonic Oscillation, Equipotential field lines, Determination of Resistivity, Series and Parallel Connected Resistance Circuit, Measurement of a Resistance with Ammeter and Voltmeter, Discharging of Series and Parallel Connected Capacitors.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Grouping, The introduction of laboratory equipment and safety
 Week 2Free Fall
 Week 3Friction and friction motion
 Week 4Mathematical and physical pendulum
 Week 5self training
 Week 6Atwoods machine
 Week 7Springs and vibrations
 Week 8self training
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Equipotential field lines
 Week 11Determination of resistivity
 Week 12self training
 Week 13Resistance in series and parallel circuits
 Week 14Series and Parallel Capacitors
 Week 15self training
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Lab. Föyleri
 
Recommended Reading
1Serway, R., A., Beicher, R. 1996; Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 5th Ed. USA
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Laboratory exam 9 **/11/2025 0,40 50
End-of-term exam 16 **/01/2026 0,40 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Laboratuar çalışması 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 4 8
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 2 4 8
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 3 4 12
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 2 2
Total work load87