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FIZ4020Data Analysis in Physics3+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Süleyman BOLAT
Co-LecturerOther Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The goal in physics is to teach how to collect measurement data, how to analyze the collected data, and how to present this data in a report or thesis.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : They will gain experience regarding the impact of error propagation problems, encountered in many areas of physics, on the results.2 - 4 - 61,3,
LO - 2 : They will learn why numerical analysis is needed in physics and other related fields.2 - 4 - 61,3,
LO - 3 : Students will learn how to transfer numerical analysis problems to an Excel worksheet and what kind of design/planning is involved in approaching the solution.2 - 4 - 61,3,
LO - 4 : They gain a new perspective on numerical analysis of the problems they encounter/will encounter in physics.2 - 4 - 61,3,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Measurement Taking, Uncertainties in Measurement and Measuring Instruments, Graph Creation and Graphical Data Analysis, Equation Graphicalization Techniques, Laboratory Report Preparation, Table Creation-Calculation Programs, Parameter Extraction Techniques from Graphs, Sample Data Analyses
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Measurement Determination, Measurement Range Limits, and Calculation Magnitude
 Week 2Measurement and Uncertainties (Errors and Uncertainties, Single Measurement Uncertainties, Accuracy and Precision)
 Week 3Independent Repeated Measures Uncertainties (Arithmetic Mean, Deviation, Standard Deviation of the Mean)
 Week 4Repeated Dependent Measurements at Fixed Intervals (Difference Method), Repeated Dependent Measurements at Variable Intervals
 Week 5Measuring Instruments and Uncertainties (Range, Accuracy, Sensitivity)
 Week 6Calculation Programs (Calculation Programs to be Used in Table Generation)
 Week 7Graphic Editors (Graphics Programs to be Used in Graphic Creation)
 Week 8Graphics and Graphical Data Analysis (Table Setup, Tabular Calculations, Chart Title, Axis Naming, Axis Scaling)
 Week 9Midterm
 Week 10Graphics and Graphical Data Analysis (Multiple Graph Drawing, Curve/Data Selection, Slope, Error Bars)
 Week 11Graphics and Graphical Data Analysis (Correlation, Comparison, Curve Fitting, Uncertainties in Graphical Quantities)
 Week 12Linearizing Equations (Linearizing Equation Techniques, Choosing the Linearization Technique, Uncertainties in Results)
 Week 13Extraction of Some Functions and Parameters (Critical Point, Limits and Asymptotes, Rooting, Modifying Functions, Substitution)
 Week 14Analyzing Selected Data Obtained in Physics Department Laboratories
 Week 15Interpretation of Analyses, Literature Support
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Sturtevan, T., 2009; General Data Analysis Manual, Wilfrid Laurier University Yayını
2Portis, A.M. Ve Young, H.D., 1971; Berkeley Fizik Laboratuvarı-1, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları
 
Recommended Reading
1Serway, A.R. Ve Beichner, R.J., 2005 Fen ve Mühendislik İçin Fizik-Modern Fizik, 5.Baskı, Palme Yayınevi
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 .../../.. 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 ../../.. 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 5 14 70
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 3 6 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load150