Information Package

Program of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English 30%)

EEM482

CONCEPTS OF MODERN PHYSICS

Course Code
EEM482
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the fundamental concepts about special relativity.
  2. Understand the relation between the wave and the particle nature of matter.
  3. Learn the fundamentals of quantum physics and apply them to the fundamental problems. Learn their relation to modern technology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsEEM214, EEM327
Course DescriptionSpecial Relativity, Particle Properties of Waves, Wave Properties of Particles, Atomic Structure, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Theory of Atoms, Molecules, Quantum Physics and Modern Technology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Sepcial Relativity
2nd Week Special Relativity, Electromagnetic Waves
3rd Week Photoelectric Effect, Compton effect and pair production, photons and gravity
4th Week De Broglie waves, Description of waves, particle diffraction
5th Week Particle in a box, uncertainty principle and its applications
6th Week Atomic nucleus, electronic orbits in atoms, atomic spectra, Bohr atom and energy levels of atoms, correspondence principle
7th Week Atomic excitation and laser
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Introduction to quantum mechanics, time dependent and time independent Schrödinger equations
10th Week Particle in a box, finite well, tunneling and harmonic oscillator
11th Week Quantum theory of hydrogen atom
12th Week Many-electron atoms
13th Week Molecules
14th Week Quantum physics and modern technology
Recommended or Required ReadingRaymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett, Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics (9th Edition).
Arthur Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics (6th Edition), 2002.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 20
Other 2 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 6 12
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 2 4
Total Work Load142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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