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  Course Description
Course Name : Special Topics in Non-Crystalline Materials II

Course Code : FK-574

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YÜKSEL UFUKTEPE
Prof.Dr. YÜKSEL UFUKTEPE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns non-crystalline semiconductors
Learns electrical properties of non-crystalline semiconductors
Learns drift mobility and photoconduction
Learns optical absoption
Learns spesific heat and thermal conductivity
Learns electron spin resonance

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : It is aimed to teach non-crystalline semiconductors and their properties

Course Contents : Non-crystalline semiconductors, electrical properties of non-crystalline semiconductors, drift mobility and photoconduction, optical absoption, spesific heat and thermal conductivity, electron spin resonance

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture hall of the Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Non-crystalline semiconductors examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
2 Electrical properties of non-crystalline semiconductors examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
3 Drift mobility and photoconduction examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
4 Optical absoption examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
5 Spesific heat and thermal conductivity examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
6 Electron spin resonance. examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
7 Optical Processes and Excitons examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
8 Midterm exam Midterm exam Midterm exam
9 Plasmons, examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
10 Polariton examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
11 Polarons examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
12 Advanced Techniques of Microscopies examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
13 Imaging in Nanometer Scale examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
14 TEM, SEM, STM examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
15 TEM, SEM, STM examine the internet sources, read the relevant chapter in the book Oral presentation and power point presentation
16/17 Final Final Final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Electronic Structure and the Properties of Solids: The Physics of the Chemical Bond, Walter A. Harrison, Dover Publications (1989)
 Solid State Physics, Neil W. Ashcroft, N. David Mermin, Saunders Publishing (1976)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
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 Develop and deepen the knowledge as a specialist in physics or different areas based on the Physics Bachelor´s qualification level. 5
2 Comprehend the importance of multidisciplinary studies related to Physics. 4
3 Use his/her advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Physics efficiently. 5
4 Integrate and interpret the knowledge from different disciplines with the help of his professional knowledge in Physics and conceptualize new perspectives. 4
5 Solve the problems in Physics by using research methods. 4
6 Carry out a study requiring expertise in physics independently. 3
7 Develop and provide new strategic approaches by taking responsibilty while solving the unexpected problems in Physics . 3
8 Take the responsibility of being the leader while solving the problems related to physical environments. 2
9 Evaluate the knowledge and skills gained in Physics by having a critical view and directs his/her learning. 2
10 Systematically transfer the current developments in the field of physics and his/her work to the person in physics field or outside of the field by supporting qualitative and quantitative data. 2
11 Take action to change the norms of social relations and critically examine these relationships, and develop them if necessary. 1
12 Make communication in oral and written by using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 level. 1
13 Use information and communication technologies in advanced level and use the software related with physics area. 0
14 Oversee social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in Physics. 3
15 Develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of physics and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 2
16 Use the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Physics Field in interdisciplinary studies. 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 1 20 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6