BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
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	Spring Fall	3	0	3	4

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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)	Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3)	Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.