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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
PHY 3908	QUANTUM MECHANICS II	COMPULSORY	4	2	0	6

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR EROL VATANSEVER

Offered to

Physics

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to give the quantum description of concepts such as identical particles, as well as to gain the ability to use quantum mechanical principles and some approximation methods such as time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theories in the solution of realistic problems in atom, molecule, solid state and nuclear physics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	Learning how to apply approximation methods to the quantum systems
2	To learn time-independent perturbation theory
3	To learn degenerate time-independent perturbation theory
4	To be able to calculate the energy levels of fine structure of hydrogen, Zeeman Effect and Hyperfine splitting
5	To be able to use Variational principle in predicting the ground state energies of atoms and molecules
6	To learn the ground state calculations of Helyum atom, Hidrogen Ion, etc.
7	To learn WKB approximation
8	To learn time-dependent perturbation theory

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Time Independent Perturbation Theory.
2	Degenerate Perturbation Theory
3	The Fine Structure of Hydrogen Atom
4	The Zeeman Effect, Hyperfine Splitting
5	The Variation Principle
6	The Ground State of Helium, The Hydrogen Molecule Ion
7	The WKB Approximation
8	General Review
9	Approximate Methods: Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory - I
10	Approximate Methods: Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory - II
11	Approximate Methods: Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory - III
12	Emission and Absorption of Radiation, Spontaneous Emission - I
13	Emission and Absorption of Radiation, Spontaneous Emission - II
14	General Review

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook:
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths, Benjamin Cummings, 2004.

References:
1) Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Ramamurti Shankar, Plenum Press, 2011.
2) Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles, R.Eisberg and R. Resnick, John Wiley & Sons, 1985.
3) Quantum Physics, S. Gasiorowicz, John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
4) Introductory to Quantum Mechanics, Richard L. Liboff, Addison-Wesley, 2003.
5) Kuantum Mekaniği: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamaları, Tekin Dereli, Abdullah Verçin, ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Yayıncılık, 2014.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture Method
2. Question-Answer Technique
3. Discussion Method
4. Problem Solving
5. Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	QUZ	QUIZ
3	FIN	FINAL EXAM
4	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	MTE * 0.30 + QUZ * 0.20 + FIN * 0.50
5	RST	RESIT
6	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.30 + QUZ * 0.20 + RST * 0.50

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1) Students' midterm exams form their success during the semester.
2) Final exam is added to the semester success to form the final semester grade mark.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attendance to 70% of course lessons is required.
2. Any attempt of copy will be accompanied with disciplinary investigation.
3. The instructor reserves the right to make practical exams. The grades of these exams will be added to the midterm and final exam grades.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

aylin.yildiz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	13	4	52
Tutorials	12	2	24
Preparations before/after weekly lectures	11	3	33
Preparation for quiz etc.	1	5	5
Preparation for midterm exam	1	10	10
Preparation for final exam	1	20	20
Midterm	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Quiz etc.	1	2	2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO	PO.1	PO.2	PO.3	PO.4	PO.5	PO.6	PO.7	PO.8	PO.9	PO.10	PO.11	PO.12	PO.13	PO.14
LO.1	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1
LO.2	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1
LO.3	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1
LO.4	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1
LO.5	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1
LO.6	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1
LO.7	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1
LO.8	5	5	5	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	1	1

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Description of Individual Course Units

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Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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