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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI266
Course Name: Cultural History of Physics
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. HATİCE GÜREL ÖZDEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Şeyma PARLATAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In this course, it is aimed to give information about the experimental and theoretical development process in physics and basic sciences. At the end of the course, students will have an idea about the historical development process and important scientific developments.
Course Content: Information about important developments and important people in physical science will be given from ancient times to the present.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have knowledge of Physics in Ancient, Medieval and New Age.
2) To be informed about the lives of important scientists who contributed to Physics and their contributions to science.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Physics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
2) Physics in New Age Europe Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
3) Isaac Newton and the Law of Universal Gravity Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
4) Daniel Bernoulli and the Law of Hydrodynamic Pressure Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
5) Michael Faraday and the Law of Electromagnetic Induction Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
6) Rudolf Clausius and the Second Law of Thermodynamics Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
7) Albert Einstein and the Special Theory of Relativity Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
8) Nikola Tesla and Alternating Current Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
9) From Amber to Electron: The History of Electricity Course Book
10) The Development of Thermodynamics and Temperature Measuring Instruments Course Book
11) The Story of Air Pressure and Barometers Course Book
12) The Story of the Steam Engine and Steam Vehicles Course Book
13) Studies on Atomic Physics and Radioactivity Course Book
14) On the History of Measures and Units Course Book

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim elemanı ders notları / Lecturer notes
References: Dünyayı Değiştiren 5 Denklem- Michael Guillen – TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları
Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez Doruk Yayıncılık
Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir- TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları
Hemen Her Şeyin Kısa Tarihi- Bill Bryson Boyner Yayınları

Five Equations That Changed the World - Michael Guillen
Fiziğin Kültürel Tarihi – Zeki Tez
Işığın Öyküsü- Hüseyin Gazi Topdemir
A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4) Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4) Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Study Hours Out of Class 13 104
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 132