MATHEMATICS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
PHY2003	Modern Physics	Fall	3	0	3	4

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. MUHAMMED AÇIKGÖZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To introduce the fundamentals of relativity, Quantum physics, atomic physics and nuclear physics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
will be able to understand the special theory of relativity.
will be able to formulate the Lorentz transformation equations.
will be able to formulate relativistic linear momentum and energy.
will be able to discriminate Quantum physics from classical physics.
will be able to formulate wave mechanics.
will be able to apply Schrödinger equation to some applications.
will be able to learn the elementary concepts of Quantum physics.
will be able to define hydrogen atom concept in Quantum physics.
will be able to apply quantum theory to nuclear structure.
will be able to discriminate nuclear reactions; fission and fusion.
will be able to apply quantum theory to nuclear reactions.
will be able to apply quantum theory to elementary particles and their interactions.

Course Content

In this course theory of relativity; the Lorentz transformation equations; basics of Quantum mechanics; Schrödinger equation; principles of the atomic physics and nuclear physics will be taught.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Modern Physics, and Theory of Relativity.
2)	Theory of Relativity.
3)	Quantum Theory of Light; Introduction to the theory and results of waves.
4)	Quantum Physics; The beginnings of quantum theory
5)	Quantum Physics; A basic introduction to quantum mechanics and wave mechanics.
6)	Quantum Physics; probabilities and normalization; SHO
7)	Schrödinger Equation and Quantum Mechanics
8)	Atomic Physics; atomic structure
9)	Atomic Physics; molecular structure
10)	Nuclear Physics; Nuclear structure and Nuclear binding energy, nuclear force, radioactivity
11)	Nuclear Physics applications; Nuclear reactions; fission and fusion; Radiation detectors and applications
12)	Selected Topics
13)	Selected Topics
14)	Selected Topics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1) Physics for Scientists and Engineers, eighth editions (2010) by John W. Jewett, Jr. and Raymond A. SERWAY, BROOKS/COLE CENGACE learning. 2) Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, sixth editions (2006) by Raymond A. SERWAY and John W. Jewett, Jr., Brooks/Cole- Thomson Learning.
References:	1) Physics, Principles with applications, 5th edition (1998) by Douglas C. GIANCOLI, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 2) Fundamentals of Physics, 5th edition (1997) by David HALLIDAY, Robert RESNICK and Jearl WALKER, John Wiley &Sons. Inc. New York.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Midterms	1	14	14
Final	1	16	16
Total Workload			100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2)	To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3)	To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4)	To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,	4
5)	To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6)	To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7)	To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8)	To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,	4
9)	By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10)	To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11)	To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12)	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.