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SEMESTER I
PHYS111 Mechanics 01011082
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
1
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
7
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DİRİM
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
It is aimed to give fundamentals of mechanics.
Learning Outcomes:
Students have been learned essential subjects of mechanics, basic mathematical methods and
to solve mechanical problems
Contents:
Measurement, vectors, one dimensional motion, motion in plane, dynamics of particles, work
and energy conservation, conservation of linear momentum, rotational dynamics, static of
rigid body, gravitation
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Physics, Part-I, E.Gettys, J.Keller
- Physics, Part-I, R.A. Serway
- Fundamentals of Physics, Physics, Part-I, D.HAlliday, R.Resnick.
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical and problem solving
Evaluation Methods:
(%40) midterm and final examination (%60)
PHYS113 Mechanics Laboratory 0101083
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
1
Credits:
1
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
0
Laboratory:
3
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. H. Yüksel GÜNEY
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To make basic experiments belonging to mechanics
Learning Outcomes:
Students will have observed the fundamental laws of mechanics and will have gained the
efficiency of mechanical problems in the laboratory conditions.
Contents:
Preparations. Measurements of Length. Newton’s laws. Forces of Friction and Motion with
Friction. Atwood’s machine. Free Fall. Centripetal Force. Physical and Mathematical
Pendulum. Spring and Oscillation, Conservation of Momentum and Collisions, Conservation
of Mechanical Energy
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Experimental Notebook, Y.Güney
Teaching Methods:
to observe and to do experiment
Evaluation Methods:
(%40) midterm and final examination (%60)
PHYS161 Applications of Linear Algebra in Physics 0101079
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
1
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Oktay
CEBECIOĞLU
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and
principles of Linear algebra, and to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and principles
of linear algebra through a broad range of some physical applications.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the basic concepts and principles of
Linear algebra and some interesting physical applications
Contents:
Linear vector spaces. Dimension of space and base vectors. Determinant and its properties.
Linear algebraic equations. Linear applications in physics. Linear operators. Matrix
representation of a linear operator. Matrix and operations on matrices. Eigenvalues and
eigenvectors of a matrix. Applications in physics.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Linear Algebra, F.Ayres, Schaum’s Outline Series.
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical explanation
Evaluation Methods:
one midterm (% 40),one final (% 60) (written)
PHYS191 Professional English I 0101005
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
1
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
2
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Jale Y. SÜNGÜ
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Read and understand
the papers and textbooks related to Mechanics in English
Contents:
Introduction. Grammar. Mathematical terms. Vectors. components of vectors. unit vectors.
velocity and acceleration. movement in two dimension. Newton's law. frictions strength.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Physics, Serway, Saunders College Publ., 2000.
Teaching Methods:
Interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (written) (60 %)
SEMESTER II
PHYS112 Electricity and Magnetism 0101084
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
2
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
7
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DİRİM
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
It is aimed to give fundamentals of electricity and magnetism.
Learning Outcomes:
Students have been learned essential subjects of mechanics, basic mathematical methods and
to solve problems in electricity and magnetism.
Contents:
Electrostatic. Electrostatic field. Gauss’s law. Potential. Capacitors and dielectrics. DC
current and resistance. Electromotor force and circuits. Magnetic field. Ampere’s law.
Faraday’s law. Induction. Magnetic properties of matter. AC current. Maxwell equation.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Physics, Part-II, E.Gettys, J.Keller
- Physics, Part-II, R.A.Serway
- Fundamentals of Physics, Part-II, D.Halliday, R.Resnick
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical and problem solving.
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS162 Applications of Analytical Geometry in Physics 0101080
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
2
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Oktay
CEBECIOĞLU
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
The aim of this course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the
fundamentals of the method of analytic geometry as applied to the simplest geometric
objects(the straight line, plane, curve, surface, etc.)
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, student should understand the geometric objects (the straight line,
plane, curve, surface, etc.) and how to use them in physical problems.
Contents:
Cartesian and polar coordinates in plane. Rotation of Cartesian coordinate system. Equations
of the straight line. Curves of the second order. Invariants. Classification of curves and its
transformation to canonical form. Ellipse, hyperbole and parabola. Cartesian, cylindrical and
spherical coordinates in space. Rotation of Cartesian coordinate system in space. Equations of
the plane. Equations of the straight line. Surface of the second order. Classification of
surfaces. Transformation of equations of surfaces to canonical form.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
-
Analytic Geometry, J.H.Kindle, Schaum’s Outline Series
Analitik Geometri, Rüstem KAYA, Bilim Teknik Yayınevi
İki ve Üç Boyutlu Uzaylarda Analitik Geometri, H.Hilmi HACISALİHOĞLU
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical explanation
Evaluation Methods:
one midterm (% 40),one final exam (% 60) (written)
PHYS114 Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory 0101085
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
2
Credits:
1
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
0
Laboratory:
3
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Erdoğan TARCAN
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To do basic experimental belonging to Electricity and Magnetism
Learning Outcomes:
Students will have been done basic electrostatic experiments and will have known basic
electrical circuits and its properties
Contents:
Measurements of DC Potential , DC current and Resistance, Measurements of AC Potential
and AC current, Measurements of AC Potential and Period with Oscilloscope, Comparison of
AC Signal, The Electric Field Between two Cylindrical Conductors of Opposite Charge,
Opposite Charges and Image Charges, The Electric Field Between Two Parallel Conducting
Plates of Opposite Charge, Magnetic Field, Magnetic Coupling, Ohm’s Law, RC Circuit, RL
Circuit
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Experimental Notebook, T.OSKAY
Teaching Methods:
To Observe, To do experiment
Evaluation Methods:
(40%) midterm and (60%) final examination
PHYS192 Professional English II 0101010
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
2
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
2
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Jale SÜNGÜ
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Read and understand
the papers and textbooks related to Electricity in English
Contents:
Coulomb’s law and the electric field, Field and charge inside a conductor, Field just outside a
conductor, Electric potential, Capacitance
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Physics; Serway, Saunders College Publishing, 2000.
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
SEMESTER III
PHYS215 Heat and Thermodynamics 0101016
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
3
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2,5
Lecturer:
Assc. Prof. Kadir ESMER
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and
principles of Thermodynamics, and to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and
principles through a broad range of interesting applications to the real world
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the basic concepts and principles of
thermodynamics, and some interesting applications of thermodynamics to the real world.
Contents:
Reversible and Irreversible Processes. Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids. Macroscopic Description of an Ideal Gas. Heat and
Work. The First Law of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic Processes. The Kinetic Theory of
Gases. Maxwell Distribution. The Second Law of Thermodynamics. Heat Engines. Entropy.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Physics, Part-I, Serway.
- Physics, Part-I, E.Gettys, J.Keller
- Heat and Thermodynamics, M. Sprackling, The MacMillan Pres, 1993.
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS217 Optics 0101090
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
3
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
5
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Elşen VELI
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
The aim of this course is to learn fundamental laws of light and how to use the optical devices
in daily life.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should learn the following: 1.The wave and particle
concepts of light 2.The Electromagnetic spectrum 3.Operating principles of optical devices
used in researches and daily life
Contents:
Photon and light. Fermats principle. propagation of light, geometrical optic. electromagnetic
spectrum. electromagnetic waves. Polarization. Interference. Diffraction. optics measuring
systems and techniques
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Optics, E.Hecht, Addisaon-Wesley
- Optics, A.Ghatak, McGraw-Hill
Teaching Methods:
Interactive teaching in class and illustration of useful graphics and figures downloaded from
internet or prepared with computers. Homework,
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS219 Thermodynamic and Optics Laboratory 0101088
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
3
Credits:
1
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
0
Laboratory:
3
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DİRİM
Lecturer:
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To do basic experiments belonging Thermodynamics and Optic.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will have observed the fundamental laws of thermodynamics and optic
Contents:
Thermal expansion. Specific heat and heat capacity. The heat of vaporization of water. Catent
heat of fusion of ice. Mechanical equivalent of heat. Mechanical equivalent of heat.
Thermocouple. Reflection and refraction. Polarization reflection. Lenses. Mirrors.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Experimental Notebook, Y.Güney
Teaching Methods:
To observe, To do experiment
Evaluation Methods:
(40%) midterm and (60%) final examination)
PHYS261 Mathematical Methods in Physics I 0101014
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
3
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
4
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Oktay
CEBECIOĞLU
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To provide the student clear presentation of the basic mathematical concepts and functions
used in physics
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students will learn to use mathematics in the solution of physics
problems
Contents:
Vector algebra. Vector differential operators. Line integrals. Integral theorems. Eigenvalves
and eigenfunction. Analicity of complex functions and derivative. Elementary complex
functions. Critical points. Power expansions. Complex integral. Application of complex
integral. Conformal transformation with elementer function. Physical applications.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
-
Mathematical methods for Physicists, George Arfken, Academic Press, 1985
Fizik ve Mühendislikte Mat.Yöntemler, Bekir Karaoğlu, Bilgi-Tek.
Mathematical Methods of Physics, Jon Mathews, R.L.Walker, W.A.Benjamin Inc.
1965
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical explanation
Evaluation Methods:
one midterm (40%), one final (60%) (written)
PHYS299 Professional English III 0101015
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
3
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Metin GÜZELGÖZ
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Read and understand
the papers and textbooks related to Modern Physics in English
Contents:
The Hole in The Ozone Layer. Problems Of The Space Travel. Computers. Technology And
Environment. The Dangers Of Space. Theories Of The Universe. Chinese Astronomers.
Power From The Atom. Nuclear Energy. Education Of Children And Intelligence. The Solar
System. Nasa Satellite Finds Life Evidence. The Bermuda Triangle. No Boots On: C14 Test.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Proficiency in Listening and Reading Comprehension, H.Tuncay.
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
SEMESTER IV
PHYS262 Mathematical Methods in Physics II 0101093
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
4
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
4
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Oktay
CEBECIOĞLU
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
Student will have basic mathematical knowledge in the solution methods of partial differential
equations with Fourier and Laplace transformation
Learning Outcomes:
Student will have ability to solve partial differential equations
Contents:
Orthagonal functions. Fourier series. Fourier integral transformations. Laplace transformation.
Partical differential equations of Physics. Separation of variable methods. Laplace’s
equations. Solutions with series. Legendre differential equations. Bessel differential
equations. Hermit differential equations. Laguare differential equations. Application to
physical problems.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
-
Mathematical methods for Physicists, George Arfken, Academic Press, 1985
Fizik ve Mühendislikte Mat.Yöntemler, Bekir Karaoğlu, Bilgi-Tek.
Mathematical Methods of Physics, Jon Mathews, R.L.Walker, W.A.Benjamin Inc.
1965
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical explanation
Evaluation Methods:
one midterm (% 40),one final (% 60) (written)
PHYS292 Modern Physics 0101018
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
4
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
7
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Meral HOŞCAN
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
The hypothesis and the basic principles of modern physics will be learned,
Learning Outcomes:
Students will learn the principles and rules of the modern physics, and the methods to solve
the problems.
Contents:
Special theory of relativity. The Galilean and Lorentz transformations. Relativistic mechanics.
Black-body radiation. Planck formula. Photoelectric effect. X-rays. Compton effect. Atomic
models. Atomic spectra. Waves properties of particles. De Broglie waves. Wave function.
Uncertainty principle. Schrödinger’s equation and the simple solutions. Expectation values.
The particle in a box
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Modern Fizik, John Taylor,Chris Zafaritos, Arte Güven, 1996.
- Perspectives of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, McGraw-Hill,1969.
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS296 Professional English IV 0101023
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
4
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Meral HOŞCAN
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Read and understand
the papers and textbooks related to Wave in English
Contents:
The special theory of relativity. The photoelectric effect. The quantum theory of light. X-rays.
X-ray diffraction. Atomic excitation. Frank-Hertz experiment. Wave function. Wave and
group velocities. Diffraction of particles
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Perspectives of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, McGraw-Hill,1969
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive Team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
SEMESTER V
PHYS311 Classical Mechanics 0101026
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
5
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
7
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Oktay
CEBECIOĞLU
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and
principles of Classical Mechanics, and to strengthen an understanding of the concepts.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the basic concepts and principles of
Classical Mechanics and some interesting physical applications.
Contents:
Dynamics of particle and particle systems. Constrains. D’Alembert principle. Lagrange’s
equations. Hamilton principle and Lagrange’s equations. Conservation theorems (energy,
momentum and angular momentum). Virial theorem. Two-body theorem. Motion in central
force field. Kepler problem. Ruther formula. Hamilton equations. Canonical transformations.
Generating function. Poisson brackets. Free and forced one dimensioned vibrations. Euler
angles. Euler theorem. Kinetic energy and angular momentum of a rigid body.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
-
Classical Mechanics, H.Goldstein, Addison-Wesley
Mechanics, H.C. Corben, P. Stehle, Dover Pub. Inc., 1994
Klasik Mekanik, Emine Rızaoğlu, Naci Sünel, Ankara Ofset, 2002
Klasik Mekanik, T.W.Kibble, F.H. Berkshire, Palmiye Yayıncılık.
Teaching Methods:
Theoretic and applied
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS395 Professional English V 0101029
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
5
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Meral HOŞCAN
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Read and understand
the papers and textbooks related to Quantum Mechanics in English
Contents:
Mechanics of a particle. Mechanics of a system of particles. Constraints. D’Alembert’s
principle. Hamilton’s principle. Conservation theorems and symmetry properties. Reduction
to the equivalent one-body problem. Scattering in a central force field
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Classical Mechanics, H.Goldstein, Addison-Wesley
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
SEMESTER VI
PHYS324 Electromagnetic Theory 0101038
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
6
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
6
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DIRIM
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
The aim of this course is to learn fundamental concepts of electricity and magnetism and to
learn methods of calculations and to learn properties of electromagnetic waves and interaction
of electromagnetic waves with matter.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should learn the following: 1.Fundamental concepts of
electricity and magnetism and differential forms of Maxwell’s equations. 2.Evaluation of
electromagnetic waves from Maxwell’s equations.
Contents:
Electrostatics, divergence and curl of electrostatic fields. Potential calculation techniques.
Dielectric mediums. Magnetic mediums. Electrodynamics. Electromagnetic radiation.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
-
Electromagnetic Theory, Griffiths, Bekir Karaoğlu, ArTeGüven
Teaching Methods:
Interactive teaching in class and illustration of useful graphics and figures downloaded from
internet or prepared with computers. Homework.
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS332 Atomic and Molecular Physics 0101033
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
6
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
6
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DİRİM
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
to examine the atomic structure and properties. to understand molecular properties.
Learning Outcomes:
to have been learned Atomic structure and properties. to have been understood atomic and
molecular spectra.
Contents:
Atomic spectra . Bohr’s theory of atomic structure. Energy levels and transitions. Hydrogen
atom wave function and energy levels. Angular momentum and spin. The spin-orbit
interaction and the fine structure. Zeeman effect and the hyperfine structure. Identical
particles. Pauli exclusion principle. Multy-electron atoms. Periodic table. The structure of
diatomic molecules. Ionic bonds. Covalent bonds. Rotational and vibration energy levels of
molecules.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Modern Fizik, J.R.Taylor, C.Zafiratos, Prentice – Hall , 1991.
- Fundamentals of Modern Physics, R.M.Eisberg, Wiley, 1967.
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS334 Statistical Physics 0101045
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
6
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
7
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Assc. Prof. Kadir ESMER
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
Investigation of the calculation methods of the properties of the properties of the macroscopic
system by using the benefit of the microscopic properties of these systems
Learning Outcomes:
To understand the basic probability concept. To understand the interaction and the properties
of the microscopic system at the equilibrium state.
Contents:
Properties of the equilibrium situation, fluctuations and irreversibility. Basic probability
concepts and relations. Statistical description of systems of particles. Statistical postulatesaccessible states. Statistical weight. Entropy and Heat. The Thermodynamics Laws and
statistical relations. The distribution functions in the statistical physics. Maxwell-Boltzmann’s
distribution. Fermi-Dirac’s distribution. Bose-Einstein’s distribution. Canonical distribution
and its applications. The equipartition theorem and its applications. Heat capacity of the Ideal
gases. Diatomic molecules.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- İstatistik Fizik, Berkeley serisi, cilt-5, 1977
- İstatistik Mekaniğe Giriþ, B. Karaoğlu, Seyir Yayınları, 2003
- İstatistik Fizik, F. Apaydın, Hacettepe Uni. Yayınları, 2004
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical explanation
Evaluation Methods:
(40%) midterm and (60%) final examination
PHYS396 Modern Physics Laboratory 0101100
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
6
Credits:
1
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
0
Laboratory:
2
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
4
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Seda SAĞDINÇ
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
Learning the fundamentals of the modern physics . Students are also encouraged to develop
experiments of their own selection.
Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the fundamentals of experimentally modern physics
Contents:
Specific Charge of an Electron (e/m), Atomic spectrum I. Atomic spectrum II. Electron
diffraction. Hall effect. Photoelectric effect. Electron spin effect. Experiment with G-M tupe.
Variation of Resistivity with Temperature I (PTC). Variation of Resistivity with Temperature
II (NTC).
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Experimental Notebook, T.Oskay
Teaching Methods:
To Observe, To do experiment
Evaluation Methods:
(40%) midterm and (60%) final examination
PHYS392 Professional English VI 0101034
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
6
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst Prof. Metin GÜZELGÖZ
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Read and understand
the papers and textbooks related to Atom and Molecular Physics in English
Contents:
The hole in the ozone layer, Problems of the space travel, Computers, Technology and
environment, The dangers of space, Theories of the universe, Power from the atom, Nuclear
energy, The solar system, Nasa satellite finds life evidence, The Bermuda triangle, An article
about C14 test
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Proficiency In Listening And Reading Comprehension; Hidayet Tuncay, Hacettepe
- Çeviri Tekniği; E. Sabri Yarmalı, Beta Basın Yayım Dağıtım, 1999
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
SEMESTER VII
PHYS401 Seminar I 0101101
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
7
Credits:
1
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
0
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
2
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DIRIM
Language of
Instruction:
Objective:
To learn how to prepare and present a project on a given topic in physics
Learning Outcomes:
Turkish
At the end of this course, students will be able to search a topic in physics and present it as a
seminar.
Contents:
CITATION INDEX, research methods, searching journals using internet and library,
presentation techniques.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Modern Physics, J.Taylor, C.Zafiratos
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, individual work through a project.
Evaluation Methods:
A project as a midterm (40%) and a presantation to 3 Academic personnels as a final exam
(60%)
PHYS441 Nuclear Physics 0101039
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
7
Credits:
4
ECTS credits:
5
Theoretical:
4
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
5
Practical
contact:
1
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Recep Taygun
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish/English
Objective:
To provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and
principles of Nuclear Physics, and to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and
principles of Nuclear Physics through a broad range of some applications to the real world.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the basic concepts and principles of
Nuclear Physics, such as nuclear forces and nuclear models, and some interesting applications
of Nuclear Engineering to the real world.
Contents:
Rutherford alpha scattering – Radioactivity – Fundamental properties of nuclei – Nuclear
binding energies – Nuclear reactions – Liquid drop model – Beta decays – Fermi gas model –
Shell model – Spin-orbit interaction – Collective model – Decays and electromagnetic
radiations – Nuclear forces
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Introductory to Nuclear Physics, K.S. Krane, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 1988
- Modern Physics, J.Taylor, C.Zafaritos, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1991
- Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, J.S. Lilley, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2001
Teaching Methods:
Theoretical
Evaluation Methods:
(40%) midterm and (60%) final examination
PHYS417 Fiber Optics 0101063
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
7
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2.5
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Meral HOŞCAN
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with information on fiber optics
Learning Outcomes:
Basic concepts of fiber optics
Contents:
Optical Fibers: Definition, structure, numerical aperture. The propagation of light in optical
waveguide.The refractive index profile Dispersion. Singlemods and multimodes fibers.
Maxwell equations.The kinds of the optical fibers .The product in methods of optical fibers.
Losses.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Fiber Optics, Serge Ungar
- Fiber Optics Cables, G.Mahlke, P. Grossing
- Optical Fiber Systems, C.K.Kao, MgGraw-Hill
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive
Evaluation Methods:
Midterm exam (40%), final exam (60%) written
PHYS431 Introduction to Plasma Physics 0101071
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
7
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Elif KAÇAR
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
The aim of this course is to learn plasma media and to learn research its methods.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should learn the following: 1. Having knowledge on 4.
state of matter 2. Research methods of plasma media 3. Application fields of plasma media
Contents:
Definition of plasma, plasma parameters and its application. Evaluations of charged particle’s
equation of motion. Study of plasmas as fluids. Electromagnetic waves in plasmas. Diffusion
of plasma and resisitivity. Equilibrium and stability in plasma. Establishing kinetic theory of
plasma.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- The Intraction of High-Power Lasers W’th Plasmas Shalom Eliezer
- Principles of plasma Diagnostics I.H. Hutchinson
Teaching Methods:
Interactive teaching in class and illustration of useful graphics and figures downloaded from
internet or prepared with computers. Homework.
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS443 Radiation and Health Physics 0101060
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
7
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2,5
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Nalan ÖZKAN
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish/English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on the radiation
properties, radiation effects, and their applications.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Basic concepts and
principles of radiation 2.Applications of radiation 3.Radiation protection
Contents:
Radiation and properties. Alfa radiation. Beta radiation. Interaction of changed particles with
matter. Gamma and X-ray radiation. Interaction of X-ray with matter. Neutrons. Interaction of
neutron with matter. Radiation dose. Measurement of radiation. Dose calculations.
Spectrometry with Scintillations. Standards of radiation protection
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and lecture notes
References:
- Introductory Nuclear Physics, Kenneth S.Krane, John Wiley
- Radiation Detection and Measurement, G.F.Knoll, Wiley, 2000
- Çevremizdeki Radyasyon ve Korunma Yöntemleri, Selim Şeker, Osman Çerezci, Boğaziçi
Üniversitesi Yayınları
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (20 %), one presentation (20%), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS491 Introduction to Cosmology 0101114
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
7
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2.5
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Recep Taygun
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish/English
Objective:
To provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and
principles of Cosmology, since most of the people are interested in cosmology, which is a
field of physics, and thus it is a select elective course.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the basic concepts and principles of
cosmology, and another application of physics.
Contents:
Observational data of cosmology. Aim of cosmology. Evaluation of distances in cosmology.
Hubble’s law. Optics astronomical data. Density of universes. Cosmic microwave background
radiation. theoretic cosmology. Metric of theoretical model. Special universe models. Big
bang (big bang nuclear synthesis)
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Cosmology, P. Coles and F. Lucchin, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2002
- Nuclei in the Cosmos, C. Rolfs and W.S. Rodney, The University of Chicago Press, 1987
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS493 Professional English VII 0101042
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
7
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Nalan ÖZKAN
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Read and understand
the papers and textbooks related to Nuclear Physics and Solid State Physics in English
Contents:
Applications Related to Contents of Nuclear Physics and Solid State Physics Courses.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Physics, Gioncoli, Prentice-Hall
- Fundamentals of Physics, D.Halliday R.Resnick
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
SEMESTER VIII
PHYS402 Seminar II 0101105
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
8
Credits:
1
ECTS credits:
4
Theoretical:
0
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
2
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin DIRIM
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
To learn how to prepare and present a project on a given topic in physics
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to search a topic in physics and present it as a
seminar.
Contents:
CITATION INDEX, research methods, searching journals using internet and library,
presentation techniques.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Modern Physics, J.Taylor, C.Zafiratos
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, individual work through a project.
Evaluation Methods:
A project as a midterm (40%) and a presantation to 3 Academic personnels as a final exam
(60%)
PHYS426 Laser Physics 0101056
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
8
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
5
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Elif KAÇAR
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish
Objective:
The aim of this course is to learn field of research and application of lasers and how to use the
laser devices.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should learn the following: 1.Working and constructing
principles of lasers produced in different wavelength of the electromagnetic spectrum
2.Where and how to use laser systems in researches and industry
Contents:
Transitions between energy levels and emission line width; radioactive transitions, collisional
transitions. Energy levels and radioactive properties of solids, liquids and molecules;
Radiation and thermal equilibrium, stimulated radiation and absorption of radiation;
Conditions for producing a laser- population inversions, gain, and gain saturation.
Requirements for obtaining population inversion between three and four levels.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Laser Engineering, Kuhn
Teaching Methods:
Interactive teaching in class and illustration of useful graphics and figures downloaded from
internet or prepared with computers. Homework,
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS442 Nuclear Reactor Physics 0101065
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
8
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
5
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2,5
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Recep Taygun
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish/English
Objective:
To provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and
principles of Nuclear Reactor Physics, and to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and
principles of Nuclear Engineering through a broad range of some applications to the real
world.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the basic concepts and principles of
Nuclear Reactor Physics, and some interesting applications of Nuclear Engineering to the real
world.
Contents:
Interaction of neutron with matter. Cross section. Absorption of neutrons. Energy dissipation.
Fission. Nuclear reactor and nuclear power. The fission chain reactions. Nuclear reactor fuel.
Nuclear reactor types and components. Continuity and diffusion equation. Boundary
conditions and thermal neutron diffusion. Nuclear reactor theory
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Introductory to Nuclear Engineering, J.R. Lamarsh, Addison-Wesley, 1983.
- Introductory to Nuclear Physics, K.S. Krane, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 1988
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)
PHYS444 Nuclear Astrophysics 0101069
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
8
Credits:
3
ECTS credits:
5
Theoretical:
3
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
3
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2,5
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Nalan ÖZKAN
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish/English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with information on evolutions of stars and
universe, element abundances and nucleosynthesis in stars
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following: 1.Basic concepts of
universe 2.Energy production and nucleosynthesis in stars
Contents:
General properties of the universe. Principles of nuclear astrophysics. Nuclear abundances.
General properties of thermonuclear reactions. Stellar evolution and energy production. Big
Bang synthesis. Nucleosynthesis and processes. Cosmic radiation and neutron experiments.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Lecture Notes
- Introductory to Nuclear Physics, K.S. Krane, Wiley 1987
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40%), final exam (60%)
PHYS446 Applied Nuclear Physics
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Elective
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
8
Credits:
3
ECTS credits: 5
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
2
Course hours:
4
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
3
Lecturer:
Asst. Prof. Nalan ÖZKAN
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
Turkish/English
Objective:
The aim of this course is to provide students with experience in using some experimental
devices and methods in nuclear physics
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should have ability to use some radiation detection systems
and experience how to handle radioactive sources.
Contents:
General Information About The Lab. Finding The Operating Voltage Of Geiger Müller
Detector. Counting Statistics. Dead Time Of Geiger Müller Detector. Geiger-Müller Detector
Efficiency . Half-Life Measurements Of A Radioactive Source. Beta Particle Attenuation.
Gamma Ray Attenuation. Inverse Square Law. Gamma Spectroscopy - I : Energy And
Efficiency Calibration. Gamma Spectroscopy-II : Gamma Spectrum Analysis. Gamma
Spectroscopy –III : Gamma Spectrum Analysis With Unknown Source.
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Measurement and Detection of Radiation, Nicholas Tsoulfanidis, Hemisphere Publishing
Corporation, 1983
- Introductory Nuclear Physics, Kenneth S.Krane, John Wiley and Sons
- Radiation Detection and Measurement, G.F.Knoll, Wiley, 2000
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, works in laboratory
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (20 %), works in laboratory (20%), one final (60%) (written)
PHYS494 Professional English VIII 0101047
Program/Department: Physics
Type:
Compulsory
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester:
8
Credits:
2
ECTS credits:
3
Theoretical:
2
Laboratory:
0
Course hours:
2
Practical
contact:
0
Internship work:
-
Examination
hours:
2
Lecturer:
Asst.Prof. Nalan ÖZKAN
GÜRAY
Language of
Instruction:
English
Objective:
The aim of these lessons is to provide students with background information on how to
translate and understand technical papers and textbooks in English.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lessons, students should read and understand the papers and textbooks
related to Solid State Physics in English
Contents:
Vectors, Motion, Newton’s Equations and Forces, Special Forces, Newton’s Forces and
Applications, Work, Energy and Power, Heat and Calorimeter, Thermal Expansion, Heat
Exchange, Vibrations, Standing and Travelling Waves
Teaching and Learning Material:
Course book and course note
References:
- Physics, Gioncoli, Prentice-Hall
- Fundamentals of Physics, D.Halliday R.Resnick
Teaching Methods:
Ex cathedra, interactive, team work through projects
Evaluation Methods:
One midterm (40 %), one final (60 %) (written)