COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ATOMIC PHYSICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FZK 4003 ATOMIC PHYSICS COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Physics Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SERAP ÇALIŞKAN

Offered to

Physics Teacher Education

Course Objective

To understand atomic structure using quantum mechanics

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to explain concepts, principles, laws and theories in atomic physics
2   To solve atomic physics problems
3   To understand how applications in the atomic physics affect daily life
4   To relate atomic physics and technology developments
5   To associate information from atomic physics with other courses

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 The problem of size and stability of atoms
2 Representations of quantum mechanical systems (Hal vectors) and their properties
3 Operators (processors) and their properties
4 Feynman Experiments and electron spins
5 Eigenvalues, eigenvectors and related postulates
6 Schrödinger Wave Equation and solutions for a variety of system
7 Quantum numbers and properties that determine the states of atoms
8 General Review, Course Evaluation, Mid-term Exam
9 Plating methods for multi-electron atoms and their solutions
10 Electron sequencing in atoms; movement and results of electrons in atoms
11 Magnetic moment and total angular momentum of electrons in the hydrogen
12 Atomic spectroscopy
13 Sub-atomic particles, antimatter and fusion studies
14 Theory of approaches in atomic physics calculations
15 Final

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): Aygün, E. ve Zengin, M. Atom ve Molekül Fiziği, Bilim Yayınları.
Supplementary Book(s): 1) Şahin, Y. ve Kurucu, Y. (2005). Atom Fiziği, Pegem Akademi, 2) Bransden B.H and Joachain, C.J. (1999), Atom ve Molekül Fiziği , Bilim Yayıncılık.
3) Haken H., Wolf H. C.,(2004), Atom ve Kuantum Fiziği: Teori ve Deneylere Giriş (7. Baskı), Springer

Materials: Internet-based atomic physics videos

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecturing, problem solving and discussion methods

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Mid-term and final examination scores determine the course achievement. Classical exam

Assessment Criteria

Explaining basic concepts, principles and theories in atomic physics, success of solving problems related to the subject

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to the course is important

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

serap.caliskan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Weekdays between 09: 00-17: 00 and outside class hours

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 7 1 7
Preparation for final exam 13 1 13
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 50

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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