| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | L+P | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 4 | PHYS222 | MODERN PHYSICS | 4+0 | 4 | 6 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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First Cycle
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Department / Program
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PHYSICS
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Mode of Delivery
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Face to Face
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Objectives of the Course
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To teach the special theory of relativity, four vector concept.
To teach particle-wave duality.
To teach basic axioms of quantum mechanics.
To teach Schrodinger equation and its solution for quantum well potentials and the hydrogen atom.
To teach the basic properties of molecules and the solid state.
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Course Content
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Special theory of relativity
Particle properties of waves
Wave properties of particles
Atomic structure
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum theory of the hydrogen atom
Many electron atoms
Molecules
Statistical mechanics
The Solid state
Nuclear structure
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Prof.Dr. CEM ÇELEBİ
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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A. Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics , 6th edition, Mc Graw Hill, Singapore, 2003
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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
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In-Term Studies
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Midterm exams
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2
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25
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Quizzes
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0
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0
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Homeworks
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1
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25
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Other activities
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0
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0
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Laboratory works
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0
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0
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Projects
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0
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0
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Final examination
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1
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50
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Total
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4
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Weekly Course Time
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14
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4
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56
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Outside Activities About Course (Attendance, Presentation, Midterm exam,Final exam, Quiz etc.)
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14
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6
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84
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Application (Homework, Reading, Self Study etc.)
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5
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2
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10
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Exams and Exam Preparations
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3
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10
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30
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 6
180
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| To be able to describe the Lorentz transformations, laws of motion and conservation laws in special theory of relativity. |
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| To be able to explain the experiments which exhibit particle-wave duality, according particle/wave picture of matter. |
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| To be able to solve Shrodinger equation for quantum wells and the hydrogen atom. |
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| To be able to explain the relationship between spin and the statistics of identical particles. To be able to explain the basic properties of multi-electron atoms and molecules, and energy-band structure of solids according to quantum theory. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Special theory of relativity
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Special theory of relativity
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Special theory of relativity
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Particle properties of waves
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Wave properties of particles
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Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Mechanics
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| 8 |
Quantum Mechanics
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| 9 |
Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum theory of the hydrogen atom
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Many electron atoms
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Molecules
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Statistical mechanics
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Statistical mechanics
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 0: Null 1:Slight 2:Moderate 3:Significant 4:Very Significant
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