Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Waves and Optics Laboratory FIZ305 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 1 + 2 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Muharrem GÖKÇEN
Instructor(s)
Goals Application of basic concepts about waves and optics experimentally.
Course Content Introduction of the laboratory and demonstration of usage of measurement tools, Pulse effect, Damped harmonic oscillation, Designation of sound velocity using resonance , Melde experiment, Designation of polarized light concentration, Reflection and refraction in water waves, Diffraction of water waves, Interference of water waves, Interference of light, Diffraction of light
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Recognizing waves and optics laboratory equipment and use it.
0 Distinguishing the basic concepts about waves and optics and run its applications.
0 Comprehending pulse effect experimentally.
0 Demonstrating experimental representation of damped oscillation.
0 Calculating the velocity of sound using resonance.
0 Designating concentration through polarized light.
0 Comprehending reflection and refraction, and diffraction and interference of water waves.
0 Comprehending diffraction and interference of light.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction of the laboratory and demonstration of usage of measurement tools
2. Week Pulse effect
3. Week Damped harmonic oscillation
4. Week Designation of sound velocity using resonance
5. Week Melde experiment
6. Week Designation of polarized light concentration
7. Week Compensation week
8. Week Reflection and refraction in water waves
9. Week Reflection and refraction in water waves
10. Week Diffraction of water waves
11. Week Interference of water waves
12. Week Interference of light
13. Week Diffraction of light
14. Week Compensation week
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Retaining and administering the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental applications of Classical and Modern Physics.
2 Interpreting the encountered problems in accordance with the principles of physics and attaining the ability of problem solving.
3 Gaining the ability of establishing the connection between the theories and applications of physics.
4 Gaining the ability of following and interpreting physics literature.
5 Gaining the ability of analytical thinking by looking at the cases from physical perspective.
6 Utilizing the knowledge of other disciplines and using their approaches in physics.
7 Retaining the ability of gathering, comparing and analyzing physical data, and producing and presenting solution for it.
8 Attaining basics of following up to date physics literature and utilizing it through communicating with colleagues.
9 Setting theoretical model, solving problems related with the model, approaching the model experimentally and interpreting the obtained experimental data by analyzing.
10 Understanding the importance of life-long learning in physics which is open for new advances and staying in connection with life-long learning.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Düzce University, Arts and Science Faculty, Physics Department, “Waves and Optics Laboratory Booklet”.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2 4
Homework 2 2 2 4
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 110
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0