PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | |
2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | |
3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | |
4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | |
5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | |
6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | |
8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | |
9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. | 3 |