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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to HTc Superconductors Course Code : FZ 419 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BEKİR ÖZÇELİK Prof.Dr. BEKİR ÖZÇELİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Realize the relation between conductivity and conductivity mechanism Realize the differences between the perfect and superconductivity Define the Meissner Effect, 1.and 2. type of superconductivity, flux quantization and vortex state Define the critical state models. Define the HTc superconductor´s family. Define the physical, electrical, magnetic, termal and mechanical properties of HTc superconductors. Realize the importance of the dopant in the HTc superconductors. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To enlarge the knowledge of the students about the physical properties of HTc superconductors Course Contents : Introduction and overview to conductor and superconductor, Meissner effect, Type I and Type II superconductors, Flux Quantization, Vortex State, Critical State Models, HTc Superconductors, Physical, electrical, mechanical, magnetic, and thermal properties of HTc’s. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture hall   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 An overview of conductivity and mechanisms of conductivity Search the topic Discussion 2 Examining the relationship between perfect conductivity and superconductivity Search the topic Discussion 3 Source of superconductivity Search the topic Discussion 4 Meissner effect, I. and II. type superconductors Search the topic Discussion 5 Flux quantizations and vortex state Search the topic Discussion 6 Critical State Models Search the topic Discussion 7 High Temperature Superconductor Families Search the topic Discussion 8 Midterm Exam Exam 9 Physical properties of HTSC Search the topic Discussion 10 Electrical properties of HTSC Search the topic Discussion 11 Magnetic properties of HTSC Search the topic Discussion 12 Thermal properties of HTSC Search the topic Discussion 13 Mechanical properties of HTSC Search the topic Discussion 14 Substitution effects in HTSC Search the topic Discussion 15 Substitution effects in HTSC Search the topic Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Exam exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Introduction to Solid State Physics, 6.Edition  Introduction to High Temperature Superconductivity, T.P.Sheahen  Introduction to Superconductivity, M.Tinkham Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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. 0 2 Know the importance of individual development. 1 3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 0 4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 3 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 2 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. 4 8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 1 9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 0 10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 1 11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 4 12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 2 13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 0 14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 5 15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 0 16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 1 17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 2 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. 3 * 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 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4