General Physics Courses of the IZTECH Department of Physics
Effective from the 2025–2026 academic year, the General Physics courses will be offered as two separate courses in the fall and spring semesters, as shown in the table below. Students are required to register for the courses in accordance with the undergraduate curriculum determined by their departments.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Hours (L+P) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | PHYS 101 | General Physics I | (4+0) | 4 | 5 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics Laboratory I | (0+2) | 1 | 2 | |
| Spring | PHYS 102 | General Physics II | (4+0) | 4 | 5 |
| PHYS 112 | General Physics Laboratory II | (0+2) | 1 | 2 |
Theoretical Courses: General Physics 1 and General Physics 2
Effective from the 2025–2026 academic year, General Physics 1 (PHYS 101) and General Physics 2 (PHYS 102) are conducted as common courses for all departments. Students may enroll in any of the available sections, which are opened with limited quotas. The courses and examinations are carried out synchronously. Examination topics and questions are determined by the relevant commission.
In addition to four hours of weekly theoretical lectures, two hours of problem-solving (recitation) sessions are conducted by research assistants of the Department of Physics according to a predetermined schedule. Students may attend these sessions on a voluntary basis.
All students enrolled in General Physics 1 and General Physics 2 are expected to have read and understood the general information regarding the courses provided in this document.
Practical Courses: General Physics Laboratory 1 and General Physics Laboratory 2
In parallel with the topics covered in the theoretical courses, General Physics Laboratory 1 (PHYS 111) and General Physics Laboratory 2 (PHYS 112), in which physics experiments are conducted, are also offered. The laboratory courses are opened on a departmental basis, and students are required to enroll in the course offered for their own department.
All students enrolled in General Physics Laboratory I and General Physics Laboratory II are expected to have read and understood the general information regarding the courses provided in this document.
Announcements and Communication Regarding Courses
At the beginning of the semester, a single channel is created on Microsoft Teams for all students enrolled in theoretical courses (PHYS 101 or PHYS 102). For students taking laboratory courses (PHYS 111 or PHYS 112), a separate channel is generated for each individual section.
Students are required to join these channels using the corresponding channel codes. They are responsible for following all announcements made through these channels throughout the semester and will be held accountable for their content.