Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK731 |
| Name | Condensed Matter Physics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. BEKİR ÖZÇELİK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. BEKİR ÖZÇELİK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to understand the contents of basic condensed matter physics.
Course Content
Crystal structures in solids, Thermal, Acoustic and Optical Properties of Solids; Free Electron Model; Thermal and electrical conductivity of metals; Energy bands of solids;Bloch theory; Band structure of metals; Insulators and semiconductors; Energy band calculation; Experimental methods in defining band structure; Semiconductor devices.
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
Introduction to solid state physics, C.Kittel
Notes
Internet Research
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the basic theories of condensed matter physics. |
| LO02 | Understands the crystal structures and theories of matter. |
| LO03 | Distinguishes the physical properties of condensed materials. |
| LO04 | Explains the free electron model |
| LO05 | Explains the semiconductor band theory. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal structures in solids, | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Thermal, Acoustic and Optical Properties of Solids I | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Thermal, Acoustic and Optical Properties of Solids II | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Free electron model | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Thermal and electrical conductivity of metals I | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Thermal and electrical conductivity of metals II | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Energy bands of solids; | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
|
| 9 | Bloch theorem | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Band structure of metals | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Insulators and semiconductors, | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Energy band calculation | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Experimental methods in defining band structure | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Semiconductor devices I | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Semiconductor devices II | Read to related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
|
| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||