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  Course Description
Course Name : Quantum Mechanics I

Course Code : FZ 411

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : knows the postulates of quantum mechanics
Understand the difference of measurement concepts in quantum mechanics
Make the solution of Schroedinger equation in different coordinate systems and interpretation of its results

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Give the basic concepts and simple applications of quantum mechanics.

Course Contents : Inadequacies of clasical physics and new perspectives, basic concepts of quantum mechanics, mathematical basis of quantum mechanics.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture hall of faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Wave-particle duality, wave packet Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
2 Fourier series and Fourier integrals, Heisenberg uncertainity principle Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
3 Operators, Schroedinger equation, Probabilistic Interpretation of the wave function Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
4 Expected values, Mometum space, time independent Schroedinger equation. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
5 Free particle plane wave solution, step potential Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
6 Potential barier, tunneling Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
7 Tutorial Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam Mid-term exam
9 Infinite well, square well, harmonic oscilator Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
10 Wave function space, matrix represantation of lineer operators Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
11 Superposition principles, commutative operators and measurement Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
12 Postulates of quantum mechanics. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
13 Dirc brs-ket notation Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
14 Parity and projection operators Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
15 Tutorial Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kuantum Mekaniğine Giriş; Karaoğlu, Bekir (2008). Seçkin Yayınevi, Ankara
 Kuantum Mekaniği 1; Dereli, Tekin; Verçin, Abdullah (1998) ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Yayıncılık, İstanbul
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 10
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. 1
2 Know the importance of individual development. 2
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. 5
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 4
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. 5
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 5
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 5
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 5
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 5
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 4
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 4
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 4
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 4
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4
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. 1
* 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 14 4 56
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6