Departments Supervised by the Rectorate · İZÜ Seçmeli Dersler · Undergraduate
Course Objective
In this course, the uniqueness and wonder of the laws of the universe are introduced through observations of nature and the universe and experimental results.
Course Content
In this course, topics such as Gravity as a law of physics, The relationship of mathematics with physics, Great conservation principles, Symmetry in physics, Perception of past and future, Probability and uncertainty - quantum mechanical view of nature and Search for new laws will be discussed, and events will be explained using mathematics, the language that nature speaks.
In the courses, examples such as Rainbow, Shadows, Clouds, Light, Sound, Spider Webs, Fibonacci numbers, Golden Angle, Angles between leaves and interesting properties of Atomic Nuclei etc. will be presented with simplified mathematical forms.
Required Resources
A Mathematical Nature Walk, John A. Adam
Recommended Resources
The unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics Hamming, Richard W.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Rewieving the natural events
- Rewieving the natural events
- Critical thinking
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Midterm | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature, philosophy, mathematics and Fibonacci numbers | High school level |
| 2 | Symmetry, the puzzle of reality | High school level |
| 3 | Randomness, order and disorder | |
| 4 | Extraordinary properties of the water | |
| 5 | Why is our universe fine-tuned for life? | |
| 6 | Atoms, nuclei and fundamental particles | |
| 7 | Quantum biology | |
| 8 | What can Schrödinger's cat teach us about quantum mechanics? | |
| 9 | Particles and waves: Particles and waves: The central mystery of quantum mechanics | |
| 10 | Math is the hidden secret to understanding the world | |
| 11 | İslam in the science history | |
| 12 | Science and Technology in Islam | |
| 13 | Religion, science and civilization | |
| 14 | 14. Science and ethics |