| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Modern Physics | FEN206 | 4. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Sedat KARAÇAM |
| Instructors |
Sedat KARAÇAM |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To grasp the point of view of modern physics about the world and the physical events in the world. |
| Course Content | Structure of the Atom: Atom models, energy levels, atomic and molecular spectra. Relativity: Time, size and mass. Theories of light, the light particle and the wave model, the photoelectric and Compton effect. Photons: Quant concept, black body radiation. Quantum Mechanics: Wave-particle duality, De Broglie waves, uncertainty principle. Semiconductors, energy bands in solids, semiconductors electrons and halls, the p-n junction, transistors. Atomic nucleus, and cell-rays,units used in radioactivity , radioactive decay law, human health effects of radiation, fission, fission. Solar energy, solar spectrum, the use of solar energy. Lasers and their applications, and applications of X-rays. Superconductivity. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students will be able to compare with determinism and relativism and the effects of them to physics theories. - Students will be able to recognize modern physicists (for example Planck, Compton, Einstein, de Broglie etc.) and interpret their studies. - Students will be able to describe nature of photons and subatomic particles. - Students will be able to compare with wave theory and photon theory. - Students will be able to debate Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity. - Students will be able to realize uncertainty scientific knowledge and different paradigms. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Determinist philosophy, postmodernism What is the Modern Physics? Who are the modern physicists? | |
| 2. Week | What is the light? Wave Theory, Photon Theory Electromagnetic spectrum | |
| 3. Week | Black-substance radiation | |
| 4. Week | Photoelectric Effect | |
| 5. Week | Compton Effect | |
| 6. Week | Problem solving concerning Photoelectric Effect and Compton Effect | |
| 7. Week | Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity: time | |
| 8. Week | Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity: dimension, mass | |
| 9. Week | Mid term | |
| 10. Week | Structure of atom: Atomic models, energy levels | |
| 11. Week | Atomic and molecular spectrums | |
| 12. Week | De Broglie waves, uncertainty principle | |
| 13. Week | Schrodinger wave | |
| 14. Week | Problem solving |
| Beiser (1997). Modern Fiziğin Kavramları. İstanbul: Akademi yayın hizmetleri. |
| Gündüz (Tarihsiz). Modern Fiziğe Giriş. İzmir: Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi No:110, 2. Baskı. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 82 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
