COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PHY 4166 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS ELECTIVE 4 0 0 7

Offered By

Mathematics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ÜMIT AKINCI

Offered to

Mathematics (Evening)
Mathematics

Course Objective

Quantum ideas is considered first to provide a framework for understanding the physics of atoms and nuclei. The theory of the atom is then developed with emphasis on quantum - mechanical notions. Next comes a discussion of the properties of aggregates of atoms, which includes a look at statistical mechanics. Finally atomic nuclei and elementary particles are examined.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   It is to understand mainly the physics of atoms and nuclei.
2   Being able to develop the theory of atom.
3   Being able to give quantum - mechanical notions.
4   Being able to discuss the properties of aggregates of atoms, which includes a look at statistical mechanics.
5   Being able to examine atomic nuclei and elementary particles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Particles properties of waves
2 Wave properties of particles
3 Atomic structure
4 Quantum mechanics
5 Operators
6 MID-TERM EXAM
7 Quantum theory of the Hydrogen atom
8 Electron probability density
9 Many-electron atoms
10 Explaining the Periodic Table
11 MID-TERM EXAM
12 Nuclear structure
13 Nuclei models
14 Elementary particles

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): Gasiorowicz, S., (2003), "Quantum Physics 3th ed.", John Wiley, New York.
References/Materials:
Supplementary Book(s):
1. Griffiths, David J. (2005), "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed.", Pearson Education, New York.
2. Eisberg, R., and Resnick, R, (1985), "Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, and Partices, 2nd ed." ,Wiley, New York.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecturing, Problem Solving, Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + ASG * 0.20 + FIN * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The homework and mid-term exams of the student is assessed as the achievement of them in the semester.
2. At %40 score of final examination is added directly to the others.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligated to continue at least 70% of lessons.
2. If the student don' t make the homework and attend mid-terms, he does not access the final exam.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

e-mail: hamza.polat@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 4 48
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 11 4 44
Preparation for midterm exam 2 15 30
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 12 2 24
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 2 2 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 172

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.154335335
LO.253
LO.35355335
LO.453
LO.5534