Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5EEM 393Concepts of Modern Physics3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course New concepts of space and time will be developed, which led to a complete revision of contemporary understanding of the universe. We will explore the fascinating world of Modern Physics which contains many surprising results contrary to intuition. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with knowledge about the universe which no educated person can do without.
Course Content Special relativity, black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton scattering. Atomic models, Bohr quantization. De Broglie hypothesis, Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Interpretation of the wave function. Schrödinger equation: potential well and potential barrier solutions. Central potential solutions, spherical harmonics. Solution to the hydrogen atom. Multielectron systems and the periodic table. Hund rules.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Hüseyin GÖKSU
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Modern Physics, J. Bernstein, P. M. Fishbane and S. Gazirowicz Fundamentals of Physics, J. Walker, D halliday, R. Resnick

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %30
Engineering %30
Science %40

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To understand the difference between classical physics and quantum world
2 To understand the quantization term in micro level
3 To learn the wave property of matter and interpreting it
4 To learn the concepts of modern physics which is required in development of high technology
5 Understanding the application of special relativity at high speed


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Special Theory of Relativity – Part 1 . .
2 Special Theory of Relativity – Part 2 . .
3 Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom – Part 1 . .
4 Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom – Part 2 . .
5 Quantum Mechanics – Part 1 . .
6 Quantum Mechanics – Part 2 . .
7 Quantum Mechanics of Atoms – Part 1 . .
8 Quantum Mechanics of Atoms – Part 2 . .
9 Molecules and Solids – Part 1 . .
10 Molecules and Solids – Part 2 . .
11 Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity – Part 1 . .
12 Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity – Part 2 . .
13 Nuclear Energy Effects and Uses of Radiation . .
14 Elementary Particles . .


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 3 3 3 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
C1 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
C2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
C3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
C4 5 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 2
C5 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2

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