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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 2007-2008 ERASMUS COURSE PLAN COURSE CONTENTS 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)