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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to Solid State Physics

Course Code : FZ 329

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Make the general definitions of Crystallography
Explain the concept of Reverse lattice
Apply the basic concepts of crystallography
Explain the concept of phonon
Classify and explain the forces holding the solids together
Classify the vibrations in solids

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To create the necessary infrastructure in order to better understand the basic topics of solid state physics

Course Contents : Periodic arrays of atoms, the displacement vectors and the crystal lattices, symmetry operations. Crystal structure and base, primitive lattice cell, the basic lattice types (in 2 and 3 dimension). Orientations and positions of the planes in crystals, positions in the unit cell, simple crystal structures. Crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice, the experimental diffraction methods, the scattered wave amplitude and the Laue equations. Examples of purl, Ewald construction, Crystal Bonding, inert gas crystals, ionic crystals Covalent crystals, metal crystals, hydrogen-bonded crystals, the atomic radius. Phonons and lattice vibrations, Lattice vibrations of the quantization, the phonon momentum, inelastic scattering of photons in the long-wavelength phonons Phonons inelastic scattering of X-rays and neutrons Monatomic lattice vibrations, the unit cell contains two atomic lattice vibrations, optical properties (infra-red), the local phonon modes. Knitting heat capacity Bose-Einstein distribution, Einstein model Thermal conductivity of the Debye model.

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 Periodic arrays of atoms, the displacement vectors and the crystal lattices, symmetry operations. Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
2 Crystal structure and base, primitive lattice cell, the basic lattice types (in 2 and 3 dimension). Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
3 Orientations and positions of the planes in crystals, positions in the unit cell, simple crystal structures. Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
4 Crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice, the experimental diffraction methods, the scattered wave amplitude and the Laue equations. Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
5 Examples of purl, Ewald construction, Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
6 Crystal Bonding, inert gas crystals, ionic crystals Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
7 Covalent crystals, metal crystals, hydrogen-bonded crystals, the atomic radius. Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
8 midterm exam exam exam
9 Phonons and lattice vibrations, Lattice vibrations of the quantization, the phonon momentum, inelastic scattering of photons in the long-wavelength phonons Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
11 Monatomic lattice vibrations, the unit cell contains two atomic lattice vibrations, Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
12 optical properties (infra-red), the local phonon modes. Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
13 Lattice heat capacity Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
15 Thermal conductivity of the Debye model. Study the relevant chapter in the book, research in the internet Lecture and Discussion
16/17 final exam exam exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel, John Willey and Sons Inc.
 2. Katıhal fiziğine giriş, Tahsin Nuri Durlu, Bilim yayınları
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. 0
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. 3
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 2
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. 2
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. 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. 3
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 2
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 1
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 3
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. 2
* 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 2 28
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: 130
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.2
ECTS Credit: 5