| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The History of Physics | FIZ432 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Hasan Yüksel GÜNEY
Prof. Dr. Hayriye SUNDU PAMUK
Associate Prof. Dr. Jale YILMAZKAYA SÜNGÜ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Necla KENAR LIM
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) At the end of the lecture, students will be learned the history of physics.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Physics I and II
Course Contents
Science in the ancient civilizations. Europe in the Middle-Ages. Science in Islam Civilizations. Renaissance and science. Modern science. Galileo Galilei. Isaac Newton. 18.century illumination age. Industry revolution and science. Modern bilim. Revolution of Einstein. Structure of atom. Quantum theory. Science in today
Weekly Schedule
1) Science in ancient civilizations2) Medieval Europe
3) Science in the Islamic world
4) Renaissance and science
5) Modern science
6) Galileo Galilei.
7) Isaac Newton
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Age of Enlightenment in the eighteenth century
10) Industrial revolution and science
11) Contemporary science
12) Einstein's revolution
13) Atomic structure
14) Quantum theory
15) Today's science.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required