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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
PHY 2902	PHYSICS IV (OPTICS AND MODERN PHYSICS)	COMPULSORY	4	2	0	8

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜL GÜLPINAR

Offered to

Physics

Course Objective

Modern Physics involves the extremes of very small distances and velocities close to the speed of light. These extremes demanded new theories in the early part of the 20th century and yielded the weird and wonderful results of Einstein s relativity theory and Schroedinger s equation in quantum mechanics. The course covers some introductory optics and wave theory before launching into Einstein s theory of special relativity, and introducing quantum mechanics for the description of atomic and nuclear physics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	To demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and an ability to apply the scientific method in practice.
2	Recall and apply knowledge in the areas of optics and waves, special relativity and quantum physics (developing the knowledge capability dimension)
3	Analyse and solve problems in the areas of optics and waves, special relativity and quantum physics (developing the critical analysis and problem solving capability dimension);
4	Being able to discuss the properties of aggregates of atoms, which includes a look at statistical mechanics.
5	Being able to examine atomic nuclei and elementary particles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	The Nature of Light and the Principles of Ray Optics
2	Image Formation
3	Wave Optics -I
4	Relativity
5	Introduction to Quantum Physics
6	Introduction to Quantum Physics -II
7	Quantum mechanics and Operators
8	Midterm
9	Atomic Physics
10	Quantum theory of the Hydrogen atom
11	Molecules and Solids
12	Nuclear Structure
13	Nuclei models
15	General Review
16	Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook: Beiser, A., (2003), Concepts of Modern Physics 6th ed. , McGraw-Hill, New York.
References:
1. Serway, A. R. , J.W. Jewett , "Physics for Scientists and Engineers", Thomson Brooks/Cole, 6th Edition
2. Thornton, S. T. and Rex, A., (2000), Modern Physics for Scientists and engineers, 2nd ed. , Saunders College Pub., New York.
3. Kranel, S. K., (1996), Modern Physics, 2nd ed. , Wiley, New York.
4. Eisberg, R., and Resnick, R, (1985), Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, and Particles, 2nd ed. ,Wiley, New York.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecturing
2.Question-Answer
3.Discussing
4.Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	FIN	FINAL EXAM
3	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	MTE * 0.50 + FIN * 0.50
4	RST	RESIT
5	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.50 + RST * 0.50

*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The homework and mid-term exams of the student is assessed as the achievement of them in the semester.
2. At %40 score of final examination is added directly to the others.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligated to continue at least 70% of lessons.
2. If the student don t make the homework and attend mid-terms, he does not access the final exam

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gul.gulpinar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday between 11:00-12:00 a.m.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	13	4	52
Tutorials	13	2	26
Preparing assignments	10	6	60
Preparation for final exam	30	1	30
Preparation for midterm exam	20	1	20
Midterm	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO	PO.1	PO.2	PO.3	PO.4	PO.6	PO.8	PO.11
LO.1	5	5	5	3	2	2	5
LO.2	5	5	5	3	2	2	5
LO.3	5	5	5	3	2	2	5
LO.4	5	5	5	3	2	2	5
LO.5	5	5	5	3	2	2	5

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Description of Individual Course Units

Offered By

Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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