COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FIZ 4124 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Physics Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR ASLIHAN KARTAL TAŞOĞLU

Offered to

Physics Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aims of the course is to provide understanding of structure of the atom and atomic spectra by using quantum mechanics

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Being able to explain the concepts, principles, laws and theories in atomic physics.
2   2. To know how the daily life is affected by applications in atomic physics
3   3. Being able to relate developments in atomic physics and technology.
4   4. Being able to solve the atomic physics problem.
5   5. Being able to relate information obtain from the 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 Electrons, Photons and Atoms
2 Quantum Theories of Schrödinger
3 One- Electron Atoms
4 Orbitals and Radial Distribution Functions
5 Quantization of angular momentum
6 Normal Zeeman Effect, The Spin-Orbit Interaction
7 Fine Structure and Hyperfine Structure Breaking
8 General review, Course evaluation,Midterm exam
9 Multielectron Atoms and The Hartree theory
10 Singlet and Triplet States
11 LS andJJ Coupling,
12 Term symbols ve Hund Rules
13 Consisting Of Single-Electron And Two Electron Spectras.
14 Anomalous Zeeman Effect
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

1.Bransden B.H and Joachain, C.J. (1999),Atom ve Molekül Fiziği, Bilim Yayıncılık.
2. Eisberg, R. Resnick, R. (1985). Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles. John Willey and Sons.
3.Haken H., Wolf H. C.,(2004), Atom ve Kuantum Fiziği: Teori ve Deneylere Giriş (7. Baskı), Springer

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecturing, group study

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

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

There is a 70% attendance requirement.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Theoretical 13 2 26
Labratory 13 2 26
Pre Class Self Study 3 1 3
Midterm Preparation 7 2 14
Final Preparation 5 2 10
Paper Preparation 4 1 4
Final Exam 1 2 2
Midterm Exam 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 87

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17PO.18PO.19PO.20
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55