Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Quantum Mechanics I FIZ403 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Oğuz KÖYSAL
Instructor(s)
Goals Ensuring comprehension of basic concepts of quantum mechanics and supplying ability of analyzing and solving problems with quantum thinking system.
Course Content Historical progress of quantum mechanics, Postulates of quantum mechanics, Concepts of operators, eigenvalues and eigenfunction, Function spaces and Hermitian funtionals, Superposition and uncertainty principle, Progress of quantum mechanical in time, Conservation rules, Problems in one dimension, Dependent and independent states, Problems in three dimension, General structure of wave mechanics, Vector spaces and operators, Degeneration and simultaneous observations
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Distinguishing the postulates of quantum mechanics.
0 Defining operator, eigenvalue and eigenfunction.
0 Applying the concepts of superposition and uncertainty principle in problem solutions.
0 Solving problems in one, two and three dimension.
0 Comprehending the general structure of wave mechanics.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Historical progress of quantum mechanics
2. Week Postulates of quantum mechanics
3. Week Concepts of operators, eigenvalues and eigenfunction
4. Week Function spaces and Hermitian funtionals
5. Week Superposition and uncertainty principle
6. Week Progress of quantum mechanical in time
7. Week Conservation rules
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Problems in one dimension
10. Week Dependent and independent states
11. Week Problems in three dimension
12. Week General structure of wave mechanics
13. Week Vector spaces and operators
14. Week Degeneration and simultaneous observations
*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
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bekir Karaoğlu, Kuantum Mekaniğine Giriş, BilgiTek Yayıncılık, 1997
  • Richard L Liboff, “Introductory Quantum Mechanics”, Addison Wesley, 2003.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 8 112
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 158
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0