Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Modern Physics FIZ202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Kadir GÖKŞEN
Instructor(s)
Goals Basis for quantum physics and mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, and solid state physics is formed through teaching the main approaches and concepts in modern physics
Course Content Galileo’s theory of relativity, Einstein’s theory of relativity and its results, Situations at which classical physics start to be invalid and its reasons, Blackbody radiation, Photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Atomic spectrums, Atom models, Bohr atom model, Nature of photon
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Distinguishing the relativity theories of Galileo and Einstein
0 Explaining under which conditions classical physics is invalid with its reasons.
0 Stating the importance of physical phenomena such as black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, etc. from the perspective of modern physics
0 Defining atom models and distinguish them
0 Defining photon.
0 Investigating the nature of photons and subatomic particles using the concepts of modern physics.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Galileo’s theory of relativity
2. Week Einstein’s theory of relativity and its results
3. Week Situations at which classical physics start to be invalid and its reasons
4. Week Blackbody radiation
5. Week Photoelectric effect
6. Week Compton effect
7. Week Compton effect
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Atomic spectrums
10. Week Atomic spectrums
11. Week Atom models
12. Week Bohr atom model
13. Week Nature of photon
14. Week Nature of photon
*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
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 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Concepts of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser
  • Translation editor: Prof. Dr. Kemal Çolakoğlu; Authors: R.A. Serway, R.C. Beichner, J.W. Jevett, “Physics I for Science and Engineering”, Palme Publication, Ankara.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 5 70
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 3 2 6
Homework 2 3 2 6
Final 2 1 2
Total Workload 184
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0