GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SOLID STATE PHYSICS/FZÖ404
Course Title: SOLID STATE PHYSICS
Credits 2 ECTS 2
Course Semester 8 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Comprehend crystal structures.
Understand the fundamental types of lattices.
Explain the concepts related to reciprocal lattice.
Knows one-and two-atom lattice vibrations.
Knows the concept of phonon.
Comprehend heat capacity models.
Solve problems related to energy levels in one and three dimensions
Understand the heat capacity of the electron gas model.
Learn the thermal conductivity of metals.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Crystal Structures
2. Week  Fundamental types of lattices, Index system for crystal planes
3. Week  Symmetry for crystal systems and simple crystal structure
4. Week  Reciprocal Lattice, Diffraction of waves by crystals, Bragg Law
5. Week  Scattered wave amplitude, Brillouin zones, Fourier analysis of the basis
6. Week  Crystal vibrations, Vibrations of crystals with monatomic basis , Two atoms basis
7. Week  Quantization of elastic waves, Phonon momentum, Inelastic scattering by phonons
8. Week   Midterm exam
9. Week  Thermal properties , Phonons heat capacity
10. Week  Einstein heat capacity models ,Debye heat capacity models ,Harmonic and anharmonic crystal interactions
11. Week  Thermal conductivity, Free electron Fermi gas, Energy levels in one dimension
12. Week  Free electron Fermi gas in three dimensions, Heat capacity of the electron gas
13. Week  Electrical conductivity and Ohm's law ,Motion in magnetic fields
14. Week  Electrical conductivity and Ohm's law, Motion in magnetic fields
15. Week  Thermal conductivity of metals
16. Week  -
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
40
 Assignment
2
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
40
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
2
1
2
 Searching in Internet and Library
5
1
5
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
0
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
5
1
5
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
6
2
12
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
52
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.08
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
2
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Explain the physics concepts, laws and theories by considering relationships between them.X
2Establish relationships between physics, philosophy, mathematics and other branches of science.X
3Design appropriate experiments and use laboratory materials in an effective manner.X
4Use scientific methods when solving physics problems.X
5Know the learning-teaching and the assessment-evaluation approaches.X
6Consider emerging needs of students depending on their individual differences to ensure active participation.X
7Develop appropriate strategies to reduce students’ learning difficulties and misconceptions.X
8Value continuity in personal and professional development and lifelong learning.X
9Develop a positive attitude and value towards his/her profession and environment.X
10Be sensitive towards national and universal significances given in the Basic Law of National Education.X
11Use appropriate technological learning environments and products at learning environment.X
12Use different, valid and reliable information sources in order to achieve scientific knowledge.X
13Analyze the relationships between physics, environment, society and technology.X
14Analyze the working principle of technological tools which are working according to the principles of the laws of physics.X
15Know how to use the different physics and physics education software and simulation programs.X
16Use information and communication skills effectively in the teaching process.X
17Be able to develop materials related to physics or use available materials by selecting the most appropriate ones.X
18Use appropriate teaching-learning and measurement-evaluation approaches at physical education.X
19Use laboratory approaches effectively and safely.X
20Follow secondary school physics curriculum effectively.X
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