BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
| 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
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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. |
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) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 3 |
| 2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 4 |
| 3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
| 4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 3 |
| 5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 4 |
| 6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 4 |
| 7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 3 |
| 8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
| 9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
| 10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
| 11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 4 |