GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
PHYSICS OF THERMOELECTRİC I/FİZ341
Course Title: PHYSICS OF THERMOELECTRİC I
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Dr. Raşit AHISKA
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ahiska
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ahiska@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
The mathematical theory of thermoelectric semiconductors event infrastructure creation and design of thermoelectric coolers and generators of technolo








 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Basic information about the thermoelectric semiconductor materials
2. Week  Electron and band theory of thermoelectric s
3. Week  Classification of semiconductors and thermoelectric materials
4. Week  Theories of Peltier phenomena
5. Week  Theories of Seebeck phenomena
6. Week  Introduction to the theory of thermoelectric cooler
7. Week  Introduction to the theory of thermoelectric generator
8. Week  Thermoelectric properties of semiconductors: α, σ, λ, and the calculation of Z-parameters
9. Week  Thermoelectric properties of semiconductors: α, σ, λ and Z-parameter measurements
10. Week  Thermoelectric bulk and nano structures
11. Week  Midterm Exam
12. Week  Thermoelectric coolers QC, QH, P, COP calculation and measurement of parameters
13. Week  Thermoelectric generators QC, QH, P, η calculation and measurement of the parameters
14. Week  The design of thermoelectric coolers
15. Week  The design of thermoelectric generators
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1. The instructor lecture notes. 2.Rowe D. (2010) CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics. 3.Ioffe A. (1960) Poluprovodnikovıe Termoelementı.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  no
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
50
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
14
1
14
 Reading
14
1
14
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Designing and Applying Materials
8
2
16
 Preparing Reports
4
2
8
 Preparing Presentation
4
1
4
 Presentation
2
1
2
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
1
1
 Final and Studying for Final
1
1
1
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
102
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.08
 ECTS: 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1To be able to gain scientific innovation skill.X
2To be able to make independent research and investigation.X
3To be able to earn clever observation and analytical thinking skills.X
4To be able to make an biological systems analizing with physics laws.X
5To be able to connect with basic science Mathematic, Chemistry and Biology.X
6To be able to gain ability of teaching and learning.X
7To be able to understand the importance of physics concepts, implementation and describtion.X
8To be able to provide an understanding of natural phenomena with development of technology.X
9To be able to gain thinking, creating, upgradability of discussion and questioning skills.X
10To be able to contribute to developments in the field of Nuclear Medicine ,Health Physics and Medical Physics.
11To be ability to about computer-aided algorithm for solving problems and to become capable of writing programs.X
12To be ability to about access to information, present information and develop assessment.X
13To be develop itself as a parallel to developing technology.X