COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR KEMAL KOCABAŞ

Offered to

Physics(Evening)
Physics

Course Objective

The course will provide a theoretical introduction and an overview of the fundamental
applications of crystal binding, crystal structures, lattice dynamics, phonons and free
electron model, based on the classical and quantum physics principles.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): Elementary Solid State Physics, M. Ali Omar, ISBN 0201607336, Addison
Wesley, 1994.
Supplementary Book(s): Katıhal Fiziği, H.E. Hall&J.R. Hook (Çev: E. Başaran, F. Köksal,
M. Dinçer, M. Altunbaş), Literatür Yayıncılık, 1999.
References: Katıhal Fiziğine Giriş, C. Kittel (Çev: Bekir Karaoğlu), Güven Kitap, 1996.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Problem solving
3. Presentations

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student will,
1. describe simple crystal structures in terms of a lattice and unit cell and calculate
the cohesive energy of these structures.
2. formulate the theory of X-ray diffraction in the reciprocal lattice space.
3. describe the different physical mechanisms involved in crystal binding and correlate
these with the atomic properties.
4. formulate the theory of lattice vibrations and phonons and use that to determine
thermal properties of solids.
5. explain electrical and thermal properties of solids in terms of the free electron
model.
6. identify a problem related with solid state physics and propose a solution to this
problem.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

kemal.kocabas@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes