| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical Physics | FIZ304 | 6. Semester | 4 + 2 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Kadir GÖKŞEN |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Teaching the investigation of microscopic and macroscopic states through statistical physics approach |
| Course Content | Probability applications in statistical physics, Dispersion and oscillations in equilibrium state, Binomial expansion and average values, Designation of accessible states, Simple interactions in macroscopic systems, Entropy and temperature in statistical physics, Distribution function in statistical physics, Average values in canonical and grand canonical sets, Statistical properties of fermion systems, Statistical properties of boson systems, Photon gas and blackbody radiation, Kinetic theory of ideal gases |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Obtaining probability data for various systems. - Investigating the reasons of macro-scale states in matter’s micro structure. - Applying data regarding mathematics, physics and chemistry statistically. - Explaining and analyzing the natural events statistically. - Defining, formalizing and solving problems statistically |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Probability applications in statistical physics | |
| 2. Week | Dispersion and oscillations in equilibrium state | |
| 3. Week | Binomial expansion and average values | |
| 4. Week | Designation of accessible states | |
| 5. Week | Simple interactions in macroscopic systems | |
| 6. Week | Entropy and temperature in statistical physics | |
| 7. Week | Distribution function in statistical physics | |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9. Week | Average values in canonical and grand canonical sets | |
| 10. Week | Average values in canonical and grand canonical sets | |
| 11. Week | Statistical properties of fermion systems | |
| 12. Week | Statistical properties of boson systems | |
| 13. Week | Photon gas and blackbody radiation | |
| 14. Week | Kinetic theory of ideal gases |
| Apaydin, F, “Statistical Physics”, Ankara: Hacettepe University Publications. (2004). |
| Karaoğlu, B. Introduction to Statistical Mechanics. İstanbul: Seyir Publication (2003). |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| 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 | 6 | 84 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Other Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Homework 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 134 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
