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| 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. |
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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) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |