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  Course Description
Course Name : modern physics

Course Code : FTÖ206

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NURİ EMRAHOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : compares determinism and relativism and the effects of them to physics theories. recognizes modern physicists (for example Planck, Compton, Einstein, de Broglie etc.) and interprets their studies. describes nature of photons and quantum phys compares wave theory and photon theory, debates Einstein?s Special Theory of Relativity.and realizes uncertainty of scientific knowledge and different paradigms.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To acquaint students with facts related to Modern Physics and Classical Physics and and their different approaches to the events.

Course Contents : Structure of the Atom: Atom models, energy levels, atomic and molecular spectra. Relativity: Time, size and mass. Theories of light, the light particle and the wave model, the photoelectric and Compton effect. Photons: Quant concept, black body radiation. Quantum Mechanics: Wave-particle duality, De Broglie waves, uncertainty principle. Semiconductors, energy bands in solids, semiconductors electrons and halls, the p-n junction, transistors. Atomic nucleus, and cell-rays,units used in radioactivity , radioactive decay law, human health effects of radiation, fission, fission. Solar energy, solar spectrum, the use of solar energy. Lasers and their applications, and applications of X-rays. Superconductivity.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : class-room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Determinist philosophy, postmodernism What is the Modern Physics? Who are the modern physicists? Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion,
2 What is the light? Wave Theory, Photon Theory Electromagnetic spectrum Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
3 Black-body radiation Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
4 Photoelectric Effect Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
5 Compton Effect Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
6 Explaining particle beam model in Photoelectric Effect and Compton Effect Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
7 Einstein"s Special Theory of Relativity: time Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
8 Pre-test
9 Einstein"s Special Theory of Relativity: dimension, mass Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
10 Construction of atom: Atomic models, energy levels Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
12 De Broglie waves, uncertainty principle Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
13 Schrodinger wave Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
14 General evaluation Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
15 General evaluation Lecture,Question-Answer, Discussion
16/17 final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  physics. Keller,F,J at all quantum physics. Resnick Holiday
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 3 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 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 5
2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 0
3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 0
4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 0
5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 4
6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 0
7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 0
8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 0
9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 3
10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 0
11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 0
12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 0
13 Has life-long learning awareness. 3
14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 0
15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 4
16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 2
17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 4
18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 3
19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 3
20 In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. 0
* 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 3 5 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 107
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.28
ECTS Credit: 4