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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