Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1İHA 119Physics2+1+03411.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to teach the basic principles of physical quantities, unit systems, vector and force concepts and uniform linear motion; to enable the student to apply velocity–time–position relationships through problem solving; and to build the physical foundation required for technical/vocational courses.
Course Content Within the scope of the course, physical quantities, measurement systems, the vector concept, resultant force, moment–equilibrium, position–time and velocity–time relationships, graph reading and basic equations of motion are examined. In the practice section, examples related to these topics are given.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture (direct instruction), question-answer, discussion, practice, and design techniques are used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Canan EREN canan.eren@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources R.A.Serway, W. John, “Fen ve Mühendislik için Fizik I (Mekanik)”, Çeviri Editörü: Kemal Çolakoğlu, , Palme Yayınları, 2002.
Course Notes University Physics (OpenStax)
College Physics – Textbook Equity
Meslek Yüksek ve Yüksekokulları İçin Fizik – 8. Baskı, İsmail Sarı – Kenan Büyüktaş

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %20
Engineering %5
Engineering Design %5
Education %10
Science %60

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Final examination 1 4 4
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines physical problems using fundamental scientific principles and mathematical foundations.
2 Correctly uses physical quantities, unit systems, and unit conversions in technical applications.
3 Explains the concepts of vector, force, resultant, motion, and velocity as a foundation for engineering/technical courses.
4 Draws conclusions based on physical interpretation of graphs (position–time, velocity–time).
5 Solves problems using the equations of uniform linear motion.
6 Develops habits of analytical thinking, calculation, and unit checking.
7 Builds a foundation for applying physical concepts in other vocational courses (mechanics, aerodynamics, etc.).
8 Establishes the relationship between formulas and applications by interpreting the physical meaning of equations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the course; physical quantities, base and derived quantities
2 SI and MKS unit systems, conversions, tables Ders Notları
3 Length–area–volume conversions, sample applications Ders Notları
4 Exponents, scientific notation, calculation method Ders Notları
5 Vectors, direction-magnitude, resolution into components Ders Notları
6 Resultant vector, triangle method – force applications Ders Notları
7 Force, resultant, parallel/opposing forces Ders Notları
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Equilibrium, moment, center of gravity, sample questions-I Ders Notları
10 Equilibrium, moment, center of gravity, sample questions-II Ders Notları
11 Equilibrium, moment, center of gravity, sample questions-III Ders Notları
12 Position, displacement, velocity – basic motion concepts-I Ders Notları
13 Position, displacement, velocity – basic motion concepts-I Ders Notları
14 Uniform linear motion graphs (x–t, v–t) Ders Notları
15 General Review

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 4
C2 4
C3 4
C4 4
C5 4
C6 4
C7 4
C8 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant