| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic and Molecular Physics | FIZ302 | 6. Semester | 3 + 2 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Oğuz KÖYSAL |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Teaching theoretical calculations of atomic and molecular structures, how wave function is used in explaining the atomic and molecule structures and how spectroscopic data experimentally measured should be interpreted. |
| Course Content | Basic concepts about atoms, Classical atom models, Atoms with one electron, Hydrogen atom, Spectrum of Hydrogen, Zeeman effect, Spin-Orbit interaction, Atoms with many electrons, Pauli principle, Electronic structure of atoms, X-ray spectrum, Basic concepts about molecules, Hydrogen molecule, molecular orbitals, bonds in molecules, Molecular rotation and vibrations, Electronic transitions, Molecular orbital theory |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Explaining the structure of atom. - Comprehending what types of interactions occur for atoms and the rules of these interactions. - Explaining how molecules are formed. - Explaining the necessary theoretical and experimental methods for investigation of atoms and molecules. - Distinguishing the electronic structure and properties of atoms and molecules. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic concepts about atoms | |
| 2. Week | Classical atom models | |
| 3. Week | Atoms with one electron, Hydrogen atom | |
| 4. Week | Spectrum of Hydrogen | |
| 5. Week | Zeeman effect | |
| 6. Week | Spin-Orbit interaction | |
| 7. Week | Atoms with many electrons | |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9. Week | Pauli principle, Electronic structure of atoms | |
| 10. Week | X-ray spectrum | |
| 11. Week | Basic concepts about molecules | |
| 12. Week | Hydrogen molecule, molecular orbitals, bonds in molecules | |
| 13. Week | Molecular rotation and vibrations, Electronic transitions | |
| 14. Week | Molecular orbital theory |
| • Translation editor: Prof. Dr. Kemal Çolakoğlu; Authors: R.A. Serway, R.C. Beichner, J.W. Jevett, “Physics for Science and Engineering 1”, Palme Publication, Ankara. |
| • Concepts of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, Translator: Gülsen Önengüt, Akademi Publication, Ankara |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Other Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Homework 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 128 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
