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  Course Description
Course Name : Condensed Matter Physics I

Course Code : FZ 445

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RAMAZAN ESEN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn basic lattice structures
Kinds of crystal lattice
XRD diffraction and reviews
Basic physical properties of solids

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Found on a variety of topics in condensed matter physics

Course Contents : Free electron Fermi gas, band theory of solids, semiconductor crystals, metal and Fermi surfaces.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture halls of the Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Free electron Fermi gas. studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
2 Free electron Fermi gas. studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
3 Band theory of solids studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
4 Band theory of solids studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
5 Practices studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
6 Problem solving studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
7 Repeat topic studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
8 midterm exam exam exam
9 semiconductor crystals studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
10 semiconductor crystals studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
11 Metals and Fermi surfaces. studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
12 Metals and Fermi surfaces. studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
13 Heat capacity studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
14 Practices studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
15 Problem solving studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
16/17 Final Exam Final Exam exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics Mermin, Ashcroft, Solid State Physics. -Peierls R., Quantum Theory of Solids.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 3
2 Know the importance of individual development. 4
3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 4
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 4
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 3
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 5
7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 5
8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 3
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 1
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 3
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 3
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 3
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 3
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 0
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 1
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 3
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 5
18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 2 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 96
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84
ECTS Credit: 4