Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Solid State Physics-1 FIZ709 3 + 0 3.0 7.5
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Lecturing
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Muharrem GÖKÇEN
Instructors
Assistants
Goals Learning the physical and mathematical concepts in research topics of solid-state physics.
Course Content Crystalline lattices, Structure of solids,Elastic reflection of waves and experimental methods,Chemical bonds in solids,Atomic vibrations,Electron levels and their energy,Thermodynamics of electron and phonons in metals and semiconductors,Thermal and electrical conduction,
Learning Outcomes - The accumulation of mathematics and physics of basic research in solid state physics is acquired.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Crystalline lattices, Structure of solids Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
2. Week Crystalline lattices, Structure of solids Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
3. Week Elastic reflection of waves and experimental methods Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week Elastic reflection of waves and experimental methods Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Elastic reflection of waves and experimental methods Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
6. Week Chemical bonds in solids Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
7. Week Chemical bonds in solids Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Atomic vibrations Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Electron levels and their energy Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week Electron levels and their energy Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week Thermodynamics of electron and phonons in metals and semiconductors Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
13. Week Thermodynamics of electron and phonons in metals and semiconductors Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
14. Week Thermal and electrical conduction. Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
Recommended Sources
• J.R.Chistman, Fundamentals of Solid State Physics ,Wiley, 1988. • N. W. Ashcroft, Solid State Physics, Thomson Press (India) Ltd, 2003. • C.Kittel, Solid State Physics, Wiley ,1986.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 40,60
PY2 4 4 40,60
PY3 4 4 40,60
PY4 5 5 40,60
PY5 4 4 40,60
PY6 4 4 40,60
PY7 4 4 40,60
PY8 4 4 40,60
PY9 5 5 40,60
PY10 4 4 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Other Activities 14 1 14
Verbal Expression 14 1 14
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 204
ECTS Credit of the Course 7.5