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Course Description Course Name : Modern Physics Course Code : FZ 330 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 7 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. EDA EŞKUT Learning Outcomes of the Course : understand the diferences between calsical and modern physics Express the new concepts that will be basis for the quantum mechanics Explain the importance of the modern physics in daily life Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Give the basic concepts of quantum physics. provide an understanding of physics of atoms and molecules. Course Contents : Quantum Theory of the Hydrogen Atom: Schrödinger equation for the hydrogen atom, separation of variables, quantum numbers, Quantum numbers, electron probability density, radiative transitions, selection rules Zeeman effect, problem solving related to the subject. Many electron atoms: Electron Spin, exclusion principle, symmetric and antisymmetric wave functions, Periodic Table, atomic structures Spin-Orbit coupling, total angular momentum, X-ray spectra, Atomic Spectra, the problem-solving related to the subject Molecules: the molecular bond, electron sharing, the H2 molecular ion, the hydrogen molecule, complex molecules, Rotational energy levels, vibrational energy levels, electronic spectra of molecules, the problem-solving related to the subject Statistical Mechanics: Statistical Distributions, Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics, molecular energies in an ideal gas, Quantum Statistics, Rayleigh-Jeans formula, Planck radiation law, specific heat of solids. Free electrons in a metal, telectron energy distribution, solving problems related to the subject. Elementary particles: interaction of charged particles, leptons, hadrons, elementary particle quantum numbers, quarks, Field bosons, Standard Model, history of the universe. Solving problems related to the subject. 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 Quantum Theory of the Hydrogen Atom: Schrödinger equation for the hydrogen atom, separation of variables, quantum numbers, Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 2 Quantum numbers, electron probability density, luminescence transitions, election rule Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 3 Zeeman effect, problem solving related to the subject. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 4 Atoms with multible electrons: electron spin, exclusion principle, Symmetric and antisymmetric wave functions, periodic table, structures in the atom. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 5 Spin-Orbit correlation the total angular momentum, X-ray spectra, Atomic Spectra, the problem-solving related to the subject Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 6 Molecules: Molecule bonds, electron sharing, H2+ molecule ion, hydrogen molecule, complex molecules Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 7 Rotation energy levels, vibration energy levels, electron spectrum of the molecules, solving problems related with the subject Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 8 midterm exam midterm exam midterm exam 9 Statistical Mechanics: Statistical Distributions, Maxwell-Boltzmann statistic, molecular energies in an ideal gas, Quantum Statistics, Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 10 Rayleigh-Jeans correlation, Plank radiance law, specific heat of the solids Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 11 The free electrons in a metal, the electron energy distribution, solving problems related to the subject. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 12 Elementary particles: the interaction of charged particles, leptons, hadrons, the elementary quantum numbers of particles, quarks, Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 13 Field bosons, the Standard Model, history of the universe. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 14 Field bosons, the Standard Model, history of the universe. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 15 Solving problems related to the subject. Study the relevant chapter in the book Lecture and Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Paul A. Tipler, Modern Physics, Worth Publishers, Inc., New York, 1978   John R. Taylor, Chris D. Zafiratos, Michael A. Dubson (Çeviri: Prof. Dr. Bekir Karaoğlu), Fen ve Mühendislikte Modern Fizik, Okutman Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2008  Arthur Beiser (Çeviri: Prof.Dr. Gülsen Önengüt ), Modern Fiziğin Kavramları, Akademi Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2008.  Raymond A. Serway, Robert J. Beichner (Çeviri Editörü: Prof. Dr. Kemal Çolakoğlu), Fen ve Mühendislik için Fizik-3 (Modern Fizik), Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2005. 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 14 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. 2 2 Know the importance of individual development. 3 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. 3 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 4 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. 3 8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 3 10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4 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. 4 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. 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 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: 172 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.88 ECTS Credit: 7