MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
FİZ6033 | Thin Film Physics | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖMER POLAT |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Teaching fundamental knowledge about thin film growth techniques, investigation techniques and technological applications of thin films |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1-Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Physics 2-Apply physical principles to real-world problems 3-Acquire scientific knowledge 4-Design and conduct research projects independently 5-Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams 6-Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment 7-Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge. 8-Understand the applications and basic principles of the new instrumentation and/or software vital to his/her thesis projects. 9-Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing 10-Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences. |
In this course, Experimental techniques for growth of thin films,two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques,surface morphology and probing techniques, electron spectroscopy techniques,investigations of magnetic propeties of thin films will be taught. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the thin film physics | |
2) | Experimental techniques for growth of thin films | |
3) | Two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques 1 | |
4) | Two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques 2 | |
5) | Surface morphology and probing techniques 1 | |
6) | Surface morphology and probing techniques 2 | |
7) | Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin film analysis 1 | |
8) | Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin films analysis 1 (continued) | |
9) | Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin film analysis 2 | |
10) | Review of magnetism in thin films | |
11) | Conventional techniques for magnetic investigations of thin films | |
12) | Synchrotron radiation techniques for investigation of magnetic properties | |
13) | Examples for technological applications | |
14) | Student seminars on physics of thinfilms |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Surface Science An Introduction K. Oura, V.G. Lifshit, A.A. Saranin, A.V. Zotov, M. Katayama Practical guide to magnetic circular dichroism spectroscopy, W. Roy Mason Core level spectroscopy of solids, Frank de Groot, Akio Kotani |
References: | Ultrathin magnetic structures, (An Introduction to the Electronic, Magnetic and Structural Properties, J.A.C. Bland, B. Heinrich Materials science of thin films (deposition & structure), Milton Ohring, Surface crystallography (an introduaction to Low Energy Electron Diffraction), L.J. Clarke Surface and Thin Film Analysis, H. Bubert, H. Jenett, |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 12 | 3 | 36 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Quizzes | 2 | 7 | 14 |
Midterms | 1 | 17 | 17 |
Final | 1 | 23 | 23 |
Total Workload | 200 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Ability to assimilate mathematic related concepts and associate these concepts with each other. | 3 |
2) | Ability to gain qualifications based on basic mathematical skills, problem solving, reasoning, association and generalization. | 4 |
3) | Be able to organize events, for the development of critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills, by using appropriate methods and techniques. | 4 |
4) | Ability to make individual and team work on issues related to working and social life. | |
5) | Ability to transfer ideas and suggestions, related to topics about his/her field of interest, written and verball. | 2 |
6) | Ability to use mathematical knowledge in technology. | 2 |
7) | To apply mathematical principles to real world problems. | 5 |
8) | Ability to use the approaches and knowledge of other disciplines in Mathematics. | 5 |
9) | Be able to set up and develope a solution method for a problem in mathematics independently, be able to solve and evaluate the results and to apply them if necessary. | 5 |
10) | To be able to link abstract thought that one has to concrete events and to transfer the solutions and examine and interpret the results scientifically by forming experiments and collecting data. | 5 |
11) | To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively. | 4 |
12) | To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself. | 5 |