PHD PROGRAM IN PHYSICS
PhD in Physics has been in progress since 2004 in Yeditepe University. Thirteen students have
received this title up to now. PhD process has three important steps such as courses, qualifier
exam and thesis. Students should fulfill the curriculum of seven courses (2 free elective), seminar
at most four terms. Students who did not take research methods lecture should take that course in
their PhD process. Students who fulfill the curriculum successfully can take the qualifier exam
and start their thesis study. The maximum duration of this process is 12 terms.
Application Documents
Required documents are listed below:
Application Documents M.Sc. Ph.D. Ph.D. on B.Sc.
Application Form
Diploma (Equivalency Certificate
for Students Studied Abroad)
Bachelor’s
Degree
Diploma
Bachelor’s and
M.Sc. Degree
Diplomas
Bachelor’s
Degree
Diploma
Transcript CGPA: 3.00
ALES (is required for Turkish)
GRE (is recommended for
foreigner)
ALES: 55
GRE: 149
ALES: 55
GRE: 149
ALES: 80
GRE: 156
English Proficiency* TOEFL
IBT:66
YDS:55
TOEFL IBT:66
YDS:55
TOEFL
IBT:66
YDS:55
Two Reference Letters
Four Photos
Documents for Registration
Students who pass the written and oral exam can register the program.
M.Sc. and Ph.D. on B.Sc. Ph.D.
Original and photocopy of Bachelor’s degree Original and photocopy of M.Sc.
diploma diploma
Original and photocopy of transcript for
Bachelor’s degree
Original and photocopy of diploma for
M.Sc.
Copy of ALES (is mandatory for Turkish applicants) or GRE result (is recommended for
foreign applicants)
English proficiency document (YDS,TOEFL)
Certificate of military service for male applicants
Original and photocopy of national ID card
Proof of residency
4 photos
Ph.D IN PHYSICS
First term
EC
TS
Cr
PHYS 10 3
PHYS 10 3
PHYS 10 3
ELECTIVE I (Free Elective from other institutes or from the physics
elective courses list) 10 3
40
Second term
PHYS 10 3
PHYS 10 3
ELECTIVE II (Free Elective from other institutes or from the
physics elective courses list) 10 3
PHYS 690 Ph.D SEMINAR 2 NC
PHYS 691 Independent Study for Qualifying Exam 30 NC
34
Third term
PHYS 700 Ph.D DISSERTATION
150
TOTAL:
254 21
Y E D I T E P E U N I V E R S I T Y
CURRICULUM GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
PhD in PHYSICS with MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS option
(CORE COURSES – 5 courses should be taken from the list below)
PHYS 611 Particles & Interactions
PHYS 544 Radiation Detection and Measurement
PHYS 553 Selected Topics in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Medical Physics
PHYS 523 Diagnostic Applications in Medical Physics
PHYS 547 Monte Carlo Modelling in Physics
PHYS 535 Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry
PHYS 685 Critical Thinking and Scientific Method
PHYS 542 Advanced Metrology
PHYS 556 Standards & Traceability
PHYS 551 Applied Physics
PHYS 651 Nanothechnology and Materials
PHYS 521 Quantum Mechanics I
ELECTIVE PHYSICS COURSES (2 Elective courses can be taken from the list below)
PHYS 621 Electromagnetism & Plasma Physics
PHYS 632 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 654 Advanced Theoretical Physics
PHYS 656 Photonics
PHYS 536 Solid State Physics
PHYS 561 Mathematical Methods and Classical Mechanics
PHYS 511 Electromagnetism I
PHYS 512 Electromagnetism II
PHYS 522 Quantum Mechanics II
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
MEDICAL IMAGING PHYSICS PHYS 523 1 3 + 0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Elective
Course Coordinator
Instructors Prof.Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan, Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan
Assistants Türkay Toklu
Goals
To make the posgraduate students review some important topics in
medical imaging physics and help them to build the required
fundamentals for the medical imaging
Content
Probability and statistics, instrumentation with nuclear imaging,
physics in radiography, physics in fluoroscopy, physics in computed
tomography, factors affecting image quality, physics in ultrasound
Imaging, physics in NMR and its spectroscopy,
radiopharmaceuticals, physics in gamma camera, imaging with
SPECT, physics in PET, quality assurance in medical imaging,
recent advances.
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1- Knows statistics of medical imaging 1, 5, 15 B, C
2- Knows physics of radiological techniques and their
quality assurance 1, 5, 15 B, C
3-Has detailed information in physics of nuclear
medicine imaging techniques 1, 5, 15 B, C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 5: Problem solving, 15: Homework
Assessment
Methods: B: Final, C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Probability and statistics
2 Instrumentation with nuclear imaging
3 Physics in radiography
4 Physics in fluoroscopy
5 Physics in computed tomography
6 Factors affecting image quality
7 Physics ultrasound Imaging
8 Physics in NMR and its spectroscopy
9 Radiopharmaceuticals
10 Physics in Gamma Camera
11 Imaging with SPECT
12 Physics in PET
13 Quality assurance in medical imaging
14 Recent advances
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Hendee W.D., “Medical Imaging Physics”, Wiley, 2002
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments 5
Exams 1 final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Assignment 5 60
Total 60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 12 168
Assignment 5 5 25
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load
238
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9,52
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NUCLEAR
MEDICINE DOSIMETRY
PHYS
535 1 3 + 0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Elective
Course Coordinator
Instructors Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan, Assist. Prof. Nalan Alan Selçuk
Assistants Türkay Toklu
Goals To make the posgraduate students have a good understanding on the
basic concepts of the dosimetry
Content
Importance of nuclear medicine dosimetry, biological effects of the
ionizing radiation, biological effects of radiation, calculation of
radiation doses, phantoms and biological models, recent advances in
dosimetry
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1- Knows basic steps of dosimetry 1, 5, 15 C
2-Able to calculate radiation doses 1, 5, 15 C
3-Has detailed information in dosimetry applied to
different cases 1, 5, 15 C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 5: Problem solving, 15: Homework
Assessment
Methods: C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Importance of Nuclear Dosimetry
2 Biological effects of ionizing radiation
3 Biological effects of ionizing radiation
4 Dosimetry
5 Calculation of radiation doses
6 Calculation models of radiation doses and sources
7 Steps of dose calculation
8 Case study
9 Case study
10 Phantoms and biological models
11 Bio-distribution: pre clinic
12 Bio-distribution: human
13 Bio-distribution: analysis
14 Recent developments
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Sabin M.G., “Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry”,
Springer, 2008
McParland B.J., “ Nuclear Medicine Radiation Dosimetry”, Springer,
2011
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments 5
Exams 1 final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Assignment 5 60
Total 60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 12 168
Assignment 5 8 40
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load
253
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10,1
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
RADIATION DETECTION AND
MEASUREMENT
PHYS
544 1 3 + 0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Elective
Course Coordinator
Instructors Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan
Assistants
Goals To make the posgraduate students have a good understanding on the
basic concepts of radiation detection.
Content
Types of radiation, radiation statistics, fundamentals of detection,
ionization chambers, proportional counters, GM counters,
Scintillation detectors, Photomultiplier tubes, semiconductor
detectors, neutron detectors, multi channel analyser, detector
shielding
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1- Knows radiation and radiation interaction with matter 1, 5, 15 A, B, C
2-Able to use radiation detectors 1, 5, 15 A, B, C
3-Able to choose correct detection system 1, 5, 15 A, B, C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 5: Problem solving, 15: Homework
Assessment
Methods: A: Exam, B: Final, C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Sources of radiation and radiation interaction with matter
2 Counting statistics
3 General properties of detectors
4 Ionization chambers
5 Proportional counters
6 GM counters
7 Fundamentals of scintillation detectors
8 Photomultiplier tubes and spectroscopy with scintillation
detectors
9 Semiconductor detectors
10 Germanium detectors
11 Neutron detectors
12 Pulse processing
13 Multichannel anayzer
14 Shielding
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Knoll G.F., “Radiation Detection and Measurement”, Wiley, 2010
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments 2
Exams 2 midterms, 1 final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Assignment 2 20
Midterms 2 40
Total 60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 12 168
Midterms 2 3 6
Assignment 2 10 20
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load
239
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9,59
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
MONTE CARLO MODELLING IN
PHYSICS
PHYS
547 1 3 + 0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Elective
Course Coordinator
Instructors Prof.Dr. Necdet Aslan, Prof.Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan, Assoc.Prof
Ş.İpek Karaaslan
Assistants Türkay Toklu
Goals To make the posgraduate students have a good understanding on the
basic concepts of Monte Carlo method and its applications in physics
Content
Introduction to C/C++ and Fortran 90/95, numerical differentiation,
numerical interpolation, extrapolation and fitting of data, outline of
the Monte-Carlo strategy, random walks and the Metropolis
algorithm, Monte Carlo methods in statistical physics, quantum
Monte Carlo methods, GATE, EGS4
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1- Knows Monte Carlo method and simulates random
number generator 1, 5, 15 C
2-Able to use Monte Carlo methods in various fields of
physics 1, 5, 15 C
3-Able to use Monte Carlo GATE and EGS4 1, 5, 15 C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 5: Problem solving, 15: Homework
Assessment
Methods: C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Introduction to C/C++ and Fortran 90/95
2 Numerical differentiation
3 Numerical interpolation, extrapolation and fitting of data
4 Outline of the Monte-Carlo strategy
5 Random walks and the Metropolis algorithm
6 Monte Carlo methods in statistical physics
7 Quantum Monte Carlo methods
8 GATE
9 GATE
10 GATE
11 GATE
12 EGS4
13 EGS4
14 EGS4
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Sobol I.M., “Primer to Monte Carlo Method”, CRC Press, 1994
M. Hjorth-Jensen, Computational Physics”, University of Oslo, 2003
GATE manual, EGS4 manual
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments 10
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Assignment 10 100
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 0
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 100
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 12 168
Assignment 10 5 50
Total Work Load
260
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10,4
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
SELECTED TOPICS IN DIAGNOSTIC AND
THERAPATIC MEDICAL PHYSICS
PHYS
553 1 3 + 0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Elective
Course Coordinator Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan
Instructors Medical doctors for each of the subject
Assistants
Goals To make the posgraduate students have a chance to learn the most
popular topics of medical physics from the medical doctors
Content
Current trends in computed tomography, recent advances in magnetic
resonance imaging, functional imaging techniques in magnetic
resonance imaging, new pharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, new
radiation detectors in nuclear medicine, new treatments in nuclear
medicine, advanced dosimetric techniques in nuclear medicine,
multi-modality system in medical imaging, current treatment delivery
systems in radiotherapy, techniques in intra-operative radiotherapy,
recent advances in volumetric arc therapy, radiobiological treatment
plan evaluation, dose calculation algorithms in radiotherapy
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1- Knows new radiological applications 1, 15 C
2- Knows new nuclear medicine applications 1, 15 C
3- Knows new radiotheraphy applications 1,15 C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 15: Homework
Assessment
Methods: C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1
Recent advances in Digital Radiology
2 Current trends in Computed Tomography
3 Recent advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
4 Functional Imaging Techniques in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
5 New pharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine
6 New radiation detectors in Nuclear Medicine
7 New treatments in Nuclear Medicine
8 Advanced dosimetric techniques in Nuclear Medicine
9 Multi-modality system in Medical Imaging
10 Current treatment delivery systems in Radiotherapy
11 Techniques in intra-operative Radiotherapy
12 Recent advances in volumetric arc therapy
13 Radiobiological treatment plan evaluation
14 Dose calculation algorithms in Radiotherapy
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
The Physics of Radiation Therapy, Faiz M. Khan
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Charles M.
Washington, Dennis T. Leaver
Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, Faiz M Khan, Bruce J.
Gerbi
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments 10
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Assignment 10 100
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 0
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 100
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7 Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
X
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 10 140
Assignment 10 6 60
Total Work Load
242
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9,68
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
Critical Thinking and Scientific Research
Methods
PHYS
685 1 3 + 0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Elective
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince
Instructors Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince, Prof. Dr. A. T. Ince
Assistant
Goals
To teach students how to reason rationally, write sound and effective
arguments, connect critical thinking with everyday problem solving,
develop intellectual and ethical traits and carry out research in accord
with the scientific method.
Content
Critical thinking and its relation to science and humanism, argument
mapping, egocentrism and sociocentrism, rational and irrational
arguments, logical and formal fallacies, excellence of thought,
questioning, scientific philosophy, the scientific method, truth-belief-
hypotheses & science
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1) Human thinking left to itself leads to various forms of self-
deception. Learning how to think, rather than what to think. 1 ,12 A
2) To distinguish between scientific thought and nonscientific
thought. To recognise egocentrism and sociocentrism as being
‘counter’ to scientific thought.
1,2,3,12 A ,C
3) To understand that questioning is a fundamental
component in scientific thought. 1,12 A
4) To be aware of the categories of questions to ask that will
lead to excellence of thought 1,2,3,12 A
5) To develop the ability to map arguments effectively,
avoiding logical fallacies. 1,2,3,12 A,C
6) To recognise and produce a good argument. To recognise
what invalidates an argument and how to repair it. To learn to
reflect and reason well.
1,2,3,12 A
7)To be aware of tone, balance and bias in texts A,C
8) To be familiar with informal fallacies, and their pitfalls. 1,2,3,12 A
9) To learn the eight elements of thought, and nine main
intellectual standards 1, 2,3 A,C
10) The development of intellectual traits and ethical thinking 3,12 A
11)To recognise important philosophers of science, their
thinking and methods and how their contributions aided the
development of the ‘scientific method’.
1 A
12)How scientific philosophy and method affects scientific
research. 1 A
Teaching
Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case
Study
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Components of critical thinking and ordinary thinking, humanism,
bigotry and bias Lectures, 1,6
2 Critical thinking in scientific research Lectures, 2,6
3 Argument mapping 1- components of a simple argument, mapping
logic Lectures
4 Argument mapping 1-case study 1 Lectures
5 Argument mapping 2-multiple premises, co-premises, the golden
rule, the rabbit rule, holding hands rule. Logical fallacies. Lectures
6 Argument mapping 2-case study 2 Lectures
7 Egocentrism and sociocentrism as results of ‘ordinary’ thinking Lectures, 1
8 Classifying arguments: case studies, repairing arguments. Lectures, 5
9 Informal fallacies: case studies, tone, balance and bias in texts. Lectures, 5
10
Analysing the universal elements of human reasoning, the
intellectual standards, excellence of thought: Application of the
intellectual standards to the elements of thought
Lectures, 1
11 Standards for thinking: ethical thinking, Categories of questions,
questions that lead to good thinking, socratic questioning. Lectures,1
12
Scientific philosophy: From Alhazen to Karl Popper’s hypothetico-
deductive method, inductive and deductive reasoning, the
correspondence theory of truth and the three worlds
Lectures, 2, 3,4
13 The scientific method and its affect on scientific research. Lectures, 2
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
1. Critical thinking, 3rd edn – R. Paul and L. Elder; 2.
Philosophical Concepts in Physics: The Historical Relation
between Philosophy and Scientific Theories, J. T. Cushing
(1998)
Additional Resources
3.An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method, M. R. Cohen, E.
Nagel(2003), 4. A Beginner's Guide to Scientific Method, S. S.
Carey, (2011)
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents 5. Coursework material from media, 6.Developing critical thinking skills,
W.T. Daly
Assignments Four homework assignments
Exams Two mid-term exams and one final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 30
Lab practicals 0 0
Assignment 5 15
Seminars 1 5
Total 50
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course
hours) 16 2 32
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 11 176
Mid-terms 2 2 4
Homework assignments 5 4 20
Final examination 1 10 2
Total Work Load 234
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9,36
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
Nanotechnology and Materials PHYS 651 1 4 + 0 4 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Elective
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince
Instructors Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince
Assistant
Goals
To provide knowledge of nanophysics and nanotechnology to
students wishing to pursue research in this field that was propelled to
international importance in the mid-2000’s. To advance a
nanotechnology research and development (R&D) program and the
supporting infrastructure and tools to advance nanotechnology in the
department, to develop and sustain educational resources and to
support responsible development of nanotechnology.
Content
Introductory concepts, nanotechnology and biology, solid state
physics and nanotechnology, chemistry and nanoscience, quantum
confinement in semiconductors, metallic nanoparticles, dielectric
confinement, spectroscopy and tools for nanotechnology.
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1) To acquire knowledge of nanotechnology and how it impacts
the modern world 1 ,12 A,C
2) To develop an understanding of the potential of nanoscience
to develop present day technology 1 ,12 A
3) To appreciate the foundations of nanotechnology in
molecular machines and biology. 1,12 A
4) To appreciate the far superior energy efficiencies of
biological machines compared to thermodynamic principles of
macro machines
1,12 A
4) To be capable of categorising three, two, one and zero
dimensional confined systems. 1 A
5)To gain knowledge in the processes of self-assembly, their
present uses and future potentials 1
6) To be capable of calculating changes in physical, chemical,
electrical and optical properties as particle sizes scale
(mesoscopic to nanoscopic dimensions)
1,2 A
7) To understand the importance of quantum mechanical spin
and the exchange interaction to the nanophysical bond and that
the Casimir force is a nanophysical force of great technological
and scientific importance
1 A
8) To understand and differentiate between the concepts of
confinement in both metals and semiconductors and the entities
called excitons.
1 A
9) To be able to calculate parameters related to quantum
confined semiconductors such as exciton energies, Bohr radii,
tightness of confinement and relate them to nanophysics spectra
1 A,C
10) To be able to predict how the density of states changes as
the dimensionality of confinement changes. 1 A
Teaching
Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case
Study
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Nanotechnology and its impact on the modern world
2 The development of nanotechnology from biology
3 Introduction to nanoscience and finite size effects, scaling
4 Molecular self assembly
5 Biological examples of nanodevices
6 Student Seminars and presentations
7 Review of solid state physics and potential wells
8 Nanophysical bonds
9 The Casimir force
10 Review of semiconductors, quantum dots,
11 Quantum confinement, dielectric confinement and the effective
mass model
12 Modification of the density of states with dimensional confinement,
13 Nanoparticle synthesis and superlattices
14 Scanning probe microscopies, tools for nanotechnology
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Nanophysics and nanotechnology- E. Wolf
Additional Resources
Introduction to nanoscience by Rice University- Nanonet,
Introduction to solid state physics, 8th edn - C. Kittel, Principles of
nano-optics – Novotny & Hecht, Contemporary Nonlinear Optics
Govind Agrawal (Editor), Robert W. Boyd.
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Contemporary Nonlinear Optics
Govind Agrawal (Editor), Robert W. Boyd
Assignments Four homework assignments
Exams Two mid-term exams and one final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 40
Lab practicals 0 0
Assignment 4 10
Total 50
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course
hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 9 144
Mid-terms 2 2 4
Homework assignments 4 6 24
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load 238
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9.52
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
ELECTROMAGNETISM & PLASMA
PHYSICS
PHYS
621 1 4 + 0 4 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction
English
Course Level Graduate
Course Type Compulsory (Theory option)
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Necdet Aslan
Instructors Prof. Dr. Necdet Aslan
Assistants
Goals To discuss about the fundamental and advanced topics in Plasma
Physics and Electrodynamics.
Content Continuation of Plasma Physics 1
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, B: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Single particle motion Plasma Physics
2 Plasmas as fluids, Magneto-hydrodynamics. Plasma Physics
3 Laboratory plasma systems. Plasma Physics
4 Fusion plasma properties. Fusion Plasma
Physics
5 Electromagnetic potentials. Electrodynamics
6 Midterm Examination
7 Oscillating electric dipole, and its radiation Radiation from a linear
and Half-Wave antenna Electrodynamics
8 Scattering of radiation, Lienard-Wiechert Potantials Electrodynamics
9 Potential for charge in uniform motion, Field of an accelerated
point charge Electrodynamics
10 Cherenkov radiation Electrodynamics
11 Bremsstrahlung Electrodynamics
12 Bremsstrahlung Electrodynamics
13 Final Exam
14
15
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion,
Francis F. Chen, Plenum Press,
ISBN:0-306-41332-9
Additional Resources
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Doglas, C. Giancoli,
Prentice Hall,
ISBN:0-13-021517-1
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments From the textbook
Exams Midterm and Final Exam
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 1 30
Homework Assignment 5 10
Final 1 60
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course
hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 9 144
Mid-terms 1 8 16
Homework 6 3 18
Final examination (with reparatioın) 2 10 20
Total Work Load 252
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
ADVANCED QUANTUM MECHANICS PHYS 632 2 3+ 0+0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Graduate
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan
Instructors Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan
Assistants
Goals
Advanced topics in quantum mechanics. Classical electromagnetic
fields, gauge transformations, classical special relativity theory,
Second quantization. Relativistic quantum theory, Klein Gordon and
Dirac equations. Advanced scattering theory and covariant
perturbation theory (Feynman graphs), Renormalization in quantum
electrodynamics.
Content Continuation of Quantum Mechanics I
Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment
Methods
1) Introduces the covariant formulation of special
relativistic mechanics and electromagnetic theory. 1,2,3 A,B,C
2) Radyasyon ve madde etkileşmesini öğretir. 1,2,3 A,B,C
3) Develops skills to apply knowledge of physics and
mathematics. 1,2,3 A,B
4) Teaches Feynman graphs as theory of fundamental
processes. 1,2,3 A,B
5) Introduces exact and approximate calculation
methods. 1,2,3 A,B
6) Develop skill to define formulate and solve physics
problems. 1,2,3 A,B
7) Develop skill to apply techniques and devices
necessary for physical applications 1,2,3 A,B,C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets 3: Problem Sessions: Case Study
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, B: Homework C: Presentation
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Four vectors in special relativity
Modern Phys.
Math. Meth.
Phys.
2 Covariant formulation of Maxwell’s equations. Gauge
transformations.
Electromagnetic
Theory
3 Scattering theory and the scattering matrix. Quantum
Mechanics
4 Second quantization of the electromagnetic field.
Electrodynamics,
quantum
mechanics,
Fourier Analysis.
5 Operators, Symmetryt and Consertvation Laws, Noether’s
Theorem.
Classical
Mechanics
6 Quantization of spin 0 fields. Klein Gordon Equation. Higgs
Theory.
Quantum
Mechanics,
Math. Math.
Phys.
7 Midterm Examination
8 Dirac Equation and its plane wave solutions.
9 Quantization of spin ½ fields.
10 Covariant Perturbation Theory
11 Feynman Diagrams
12 Pair production, Compton Scattering, V-A theory in beta decay Modern Physics
13 Introduction to gauge theories
14 General Revision and midterm exam
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook J. J. Sakurai Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Pearson (Addison
Wesley, 1967) 2006.
Additional Resources
R. P. Feynman Quantum Electrodynamics W. A. Benjamin (1961)
J. D. Bjorken, S. Drell, Relativistic Quantum Mechanics ve
Relativistic Quantum Fields, McGraw-Hill, (1964)
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
“Quantum Field Theory Demystified” David McMahan, Schaum’s
Outline of Theory and Problems of Quantum Mechanics” by D. Mac
Mahon (2008)
Assignments From the textbook
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 80
Quizzes 4 10
Assignment 8 10
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 6 84
Mid-terms 2 10 20
Quizzes 4 1 4
Assignment 8 3 24
Presentation 5 8 40
Final examination (with reparatioın) 2 10 20
Total Work Load 248
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9.92
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
MODERN THEORETICAL PHYSICS PHYS 654 YL-1 4 + 0 4 10
Prerequisites -
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Graduate
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan
Instructors Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan
Assistants
Goals
Special and General Relativity, Continuous Media, Fluids, potential
Theory, Relation between classical and quantum mechanics,
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Introduction to classical
and quantum chaos theory. Emphasizes the mathematical foundations
and computational techniques used in these theories.
Content
Potential Theory. Mechanics of continuous media and fluids. Review
of special relativity, tensor analysis and introductory general
relativity. Einstein equations. Schwarzschild solution. Post Newton
approximation. The Eikonal equation, geometrical and physical
optics. Relation between classical and quantum mechanics. Classical
Thermodynamics and constitutive relations. Micro canonical,
canonical and grand canonical distributions. Quantum statistics.
Special topics in statistical mechanics. (Bose-Einstein condensation.
Fermi energy. Debye theory and Ising model). Simple systems with
chaotic behavior. Small denominators and classical perturbation
theory. Fractals. Stability and Bifurcation Theory.
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1) Introduce the physical nasis of classical and quantum
mechanics. 1,2,3 A,B,C
2) Lay the mathematical and mechanical foundation for
problems that the student will encounter in graduate studies,
particularly in mechanics.
1,2,3 A,B,C
3) Skill to apply knowledge in physics and mathematics. 1,2,3 A,B
4) Teach the basic principles of thermodynamics and
statistical physics. 1,2,3 A,B
5) Introduce exact and approximate computation methods 1,2,3 A,B,C
6) Introduce nonlinear systems and chaos theory. 1,2,3 A,B,C
7) Understand classical theories of continuous media and
their physical and technological applications. 1,2,3 A,B,C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets, 3: Presentations
Assessment
Methods: A: Examination, B: Homework C: Presentation
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Physics and Geometry. Classical physics in Minkowsky Space.
Tensor analysis.
Modern Physics,
Math Methods.
2
Canonical transformations and the Hamilton Jacobi Equation.
Correspondance Principle. Hamilton Jacobi and Schroedinger
Equations.
Math. Meth. İn
Physics
3
Review of electromagnetic Theory. Energy Momentum four vector.
Gauge invariance in Maxwell's Equations. Yang Mills Theory.
integrals, Noether’s theorem.
Electromagnetic
Theory and
quantum
mechanics.
4
Geometrical and Physical Optics, The eikonal equation in
electromagnetic theory and geometrical optics, the corresponding
relation between Hamilton Jacobi Equation and Quantum Theory.
Electromagnetic
Theory and
quantum
mechanics
5 General Relativity, Einstein Equation and Schwarzschild solution. Math. Meth.
Phys.
6 Comparison of Newtonian Mechanics and Einstein Theory. Post
Newtonian approximation.
Math. Meth.
Phys
7 Midterm Examination
8 Kinetic Theory, Statistical Mechanics and Distributions. Statistical
Mechanics.
9 Quantum Statistics and its applications.
Modern Physics.
Statistical
Mechanics.
10 Classical mechanics of continuous media. Elasticity. Math. Meth.
Phys
11 Introductory Fluid Mechanics Math. Meth.
Phys
12 Measures of Entropy Information and Chaos. Fractals and
Lyapunov Exponents. Mechanics
13 Hamiltonian Chaos, The Toda and Henon Heiles Problem. Math. Meth.
Phys
14 Classical and Quantum Perturbation Theory Moder Physics
15 General Revision and Midterm Exam
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
R.P. Feynman Quantum Electrodynamics W A Benjamin 1961;
Applications of Classical Physics by Roger D. Blandford, Kip S.
Thorne
Publisher: California Institute of Technology 2008
Hermann Haken “Synergetics” Springer (2004)
K. Huang Statistical Mechanics 2nd Edition Wiley ( 1987)
Additional Resources
Introduction to the Theory of Relativity by a foreword by A. Einstein
by Peter Gabriel Bergmann Prentice Hall 1942, L.D.Landau and E.
M. Liftshitz The Classical Theory of Fields Pergamon Press (1971).
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Georg Joos “Theoretical Physics”
Assignments From Textbook
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 80
Quizzes 4 10
Assignment 8 10
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course
hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 5 80
Mid-terms 2 10 20
Quizzes 4 1 4
Homework 8 3 24
Problem Hour and Presentation (Preparation included) 5 8 40
Final examination (Reparation Exam included) 2 10 20
Total Work Load 252
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
Photonics PHYS 656 2 4 + 0 4 10
Prerequisites -
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince
Instructors Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince
Assistant
Goals
To make students aware that photonics is a rapidly growing field that
touches almost every field of research in science and technology,
from laser manufacture to biological and chemical sensing, medical
diagnostics and therapy, display technology, and optical computing.
To ensure students realise that photonics was the basis for the
telecommunications revolution over the past two decades and that its
potential applications are virtually unlimited in nearly all research
fields.
Content
Optical radiation, fibre optics, optical activity, non-linear optics,
photonics in precision time and frequency metrology, non-linear laser
spectroscopy, future applications.
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
An understanding of the way optical radiation is detected,
perceived and measured by humans. 1 ,2,12 A
How optical radiation is quantified by the system
international (SI) and its base unit. 1 ,2,12 A
Ensuring students understand the working principles of novel
instrumentation and techniques required for innovative
photonic applications.
1 ,2,3 A,B,C
Ensuring students understand modern applications of
photonics 1 ,2,3 A, B,C
An understanding of the great potential of photonics in
spectroscopy 1 ,2,3 B, C
An appreciation of the future applications of photonics 1 ,2,3 A
Teaching
Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case
Study
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Optical Radiation: Photometry, radiometry and colorimetry in the
SI
Lectures and
resources
2 Optical Radiation: Photometry, radiometry and colorimetry Lectures and
resources
3 Fibre optics; fibre optic applications Fibre-optic gyroscope, Fibre-
optic bio and chemo-sensing
Lectures and
resources
4 Optical activity, induced optical effects Lectures and
resources
5 MidTerm Exam 1
6 Non-linear optics; frequency doubling, phase conjugation Lectures and
resources
7 Non-linear optics in quantum confined structures Lectures and
resources
8 Photonic crystals, the photorefractive effect; optical data storage I Lectures and
resources
9 Photonic crystals, the photorefractive effect; optical data storage II Lectures and
resources
10 MidTerm Exam 2
11 Opto-atomics: Optical cooling. atomic, optical lattice and ion
clocks for precision time and frequency metrology
Lectures ,
resources,
publications
12 Non-linear laser spectroscopy, Raman, pump-probe, The Franz–
Keldysh and Stark effects: I
Lectures and
resources
13 Non-linear laser spectroscopy, Raman, pump-probe, The Franz–
Keldysh and Stark effects: II
Lectures and
resources
14 Future applications: Metamaterials, &Quantum computing
Lectures,
resources,
publications
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Contemporary nonlinear optics, G.P. Agrawal, R. W. Boyd(ed)
(1992)
Additional Resources
Fundamentals of photonics, E.A. Saleh, Malvin Carl Teich.,
Photonics and lasers : an introduction / R. S. Quimby, Essentials of
photonics, Rogers, A. J.
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Journal publications.
Assignments Four homework assignments
Exams Two mid-term exams and one final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 30
Lab practicals 0 0
Assignment 4 10
Seminars 1 5
Total 45
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 55
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 45
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course
hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 9 144
Mid-terms 2 2 4
Homework + presentation assignments 4 6 24
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load 238
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9.52
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
PhD Thesis PHYS 700 3 - 6
150
Prerequisites -
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level PhD
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to work/study on a project about the fields
of physics that the student has learned during the eduation.
Content Finalizing the the project, report writing and presentation
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
Has the ability to work on a project in physics in
experimental or theoretical way. 1, 2, 3, 11, 16 D, E, G, H
Teaching
Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 11: Seminar, 16: Oral
Exam
Assessment
Methods:
D: Proje, E: Report, G:Presentation, H:Application
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook depends on the project
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Report 1 85
Presentation 2 15
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 15
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 85
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8 Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
X
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 30 420
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 30 420
Report 1 3000 3000
Presentation 1 3 3
Total Work Load 3843
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 150
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
PhD Seminar PHYS 690 2
2
Prerequisites -
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level PhD
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to work/study on a project about the fields
of physics that the student has learned during the eduation.
Content Report writing and presentation
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
Has the ability to work on a topic in physics in
experimental or theoretical way. 1, 2, 3, 11, 16 D, E, G, H
Teaching
Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 11: Seminar, 16: Oral
Exam
Assessment
Methods:
D: Project, E: Report, G:Presentation, H:Application
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook depends on the title of the subject
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Report 1 55
Presentation 2 45
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 45
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 55
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8 Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
X
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her
field as required for having an intellectual identity.
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 2 28
Report 1 3 3
Presentation 1 1 1
Total Work Load 60
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 2.4
ECTS Credit of the Course 2
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
ELECTROMAGNETISM I PHYS 511 1 4+ 0+0 4 10
Prerequisites -
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator
Instructors Assoc.Prof.Dr.Ertan Akşahin
Assistants
Goals To give the ability of making researches in the field of
electromagnetizm
Content Electromagnetic waves and physical optics
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1)To know about Maxwell’s Equations 1,2,3 A,C
2)To have enough knowlage to discuss the Properties
of Eloctromagnetic waves 1,2,3 A,C
3)To learn matematical forms of wave guides 1,2,3 A,C
4) To have an idea about Relativistic electrodynamics 1,2,3 A,C
Teaching
Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case
Study
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Electrostatic and electromagnetic fields
2 Boundry value problems
3 Time varient fields
4 Maxwell’s Equations
5 Multipole Expantions
6 Midterm Exam
7 Interaction of light with matter
8 Interferance
9 Difractions
10 Waveguıdes and cavities
11 Lorentz Transformations
12 Midterm Exam
13 Relativity and electromagnetism
14 General Revision
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Tai L. Chow Electromagnetic Thory
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 1 30
Assignment 2 30
Assignment 1 40
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 6 84
Mid-terms 2 10 20
Assignment 10 6 60
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load 242
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9,68
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
STATISTICAL PHYSICS &
THERMODYNAMICS PHYS541 1 3 + 0+0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Postgraduate
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator Prof. Necdet Aslan
Instructors
Assistants
Goals
Content
Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1) Fundamentals of statistics 1,2 A,B,C
2) Fundamentals of thermodynamics 1,2 A,B,C
3) Quantum statistics 1,2 A,B,C
4) Kinetic theory of gases 1,2 A,B,C
5) Magnetism and properties 1,2 A,B,C
6) Thermodynamics cycles 1,2 A,B,C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, B:Course project, C: Homework
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 INTRODUCTION
2 DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS Distributions
3 INTERACTION AMONGST MACROSCOPIC SYSTEMS Partition
function
4 THERMODYNAMICS LAWS 0. law
5 APPLICATIONS OF THERMODYNAMICS 1. & 2. law
6 STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
7 APPLICATIONS OF STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
8 ADVANCED QUANTUM STATISTICS Microscopic
systems
9 ADVANCED MAGNETISM APPLICATIONS
10 FERRO-PARA-DIA MAGNETISM DEFINITIONS magnetism
11 ADVANCED GASES KINETIC THEORY gases
12 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLASMA PHYSICS plasma
13 THERMODYNAMICS CYCLES
14 THERMODYNAMICS CYCLES APPLICATIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments 10 homeworks
Exams 1 midterm, 1 final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-term 1 30
Homework 2 20
Final 1 50
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 12 168
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Assignment 2 12 24
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load 246
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9.84
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P
Hour Credits ECTS
MATHEMATICAL METHODS AND
CLASSICAL MECHANICS
PHYS
561 1 3 + 1 3 10
Prerequisites -
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Graduate
Course Type Compulsory (Theory Option)
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan
Instructors Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan
Assistants
Goals
Introducing mathematical methods of physics such as vector and
tensor analysis, linear algebra, Laplace and Poisson Equations.
Introducing the physical and mathematical basis of classical
mechanics, analytical mechanics, symmetry and invariance
principles. Studying Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations,
canonical transformations, Poisson brackets, Hamilton Jacobi theory,
perturbation theory. Investigating problems that can be exactly or
approximately solved.
Content
Scalars, vectors and tensors, generalized coordinates, Linear algebra
review. Lagrange’s Equations. Divergence, curl, Gauss's and Stokes's
theorems. Particles and systems of particles. Symmetries and
conservation laws Hamilton’s principle and Lagrange’s equations.
Constrained systems. Small oscillations. Two body central force
problem. Classical scattering theory. Rotating coordinate systems.
Centrifugal and Coriolis forces. Solvable problems in rigid body
mechanics. Legendre transformations. Hamilton’s canonical
equations. Canonical Transformations. Poisson Brackets. Hamilton
Jacobi Theory. Action Angle Variables.
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1) Create the physical and mathematical background that the
student will need in the graduate level. 1,2,3 A,B,C
2) Lay the mathematical and mechanical foundation for
problems that the student will encounter in graduate studies. 1,2,3 A,B,C
3) Skill to apply knowledge in physics and mathematics
Motivation And Behavior 1,2,3 A,B
4) Teach basic mathematical methods and variational
principles and the Lagrange, Hamilton, Hamilton Jacobi and
Poisson formulations.
1,2,3 A,B
5) Exact and approximate computation methods 1,2,3 A,B,C
6) Skill to define, formulate and solve physical problems. 1,2,3 A,B,C
7) Skill to use the techniques and means necessary for
physics applications. 1,2,3 A,B,C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets, 3: Presentations
Assessment
Methods: A: Examination, B: Homework C: Presentation
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 Vector and scalar fields Math Methods.
2 Orthogonal and generalized coordinate systems. Lagrange
equations.
Math. Meth. İn
Physics
3 Permutation symbols. Tensors. Flux, divergence and Gauss'
theorem.
Math Meth. in
Phys.
4 Curl and Stokes' Theorem. Classical gravitational theory. Math. Meth. in
Phys..
5 Laplace and Poisson Equations. Potential Theory. Electromagnetic
Theory.
6 Systems of particles, Principles of mechanics and conservation
laws.
Classical
Mechanics
7 Midterm Exam
8 Hamilton's principle, Calculus of variations and Lagrange's
Equations. Symmetry and conservation principles. First Integrals.
Classical
Mechanics.
9 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Small oscillations. Normal
frequencies and coordinates
Linear algebra.
Math. Methods
10 Two body central force problem. Classical scattering theory.
11 Orthogonal transformations, Rotating coordinate systems.
Centrifugal and Coriolis forces.
Classical
Mechanics.
12 Solvable problems in rigid body mechanics. Top problem. Classical
Mechanics.
13 Legendre Transformations, Hamilton's canonical equations,
Canonical transformations
Math. Meth.
Phys.
14 Poisson Brackets, Hamilton Jacobi Theory Classical
Mechanics
15 General Revision and Midterm Exam
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
H. Goldstein, C. P. Poole Jr., J. L. Safko, Classical Mechanics (3.
Baskı), Addison Wesley ve Pearson Education (2002). ; Hans J.
Weber, Frank Harris, George B. Arfken] Essential Mathematical
Methods for Physicists, Academic Press.
G. Stephenson and P. M. Radmore “Advanced Mathematical
Methods for Engineering and Science Students, Cambridge
University Press
Additional Resources
C. Lanczos, The Variational Principles of Mechanics (2. Edition)
Dover (1970)
F. Scheck: Mechanics from Newton’s Laws to Deterministic Chaos
5. Edition, Springer (2010)
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Ahmed Yüksel Özemre, "(Math. Meth. Phys.) Fizikte Matematiksel
Metotlar" and "(Classical Theoretical Mechanics) Klasik Teorik Mekanik"
İstanbul University Publication (1998)
Assignments From Textbook
Exams
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
X
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 80
Quizzes 4 10
Assignment 8 10
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course
hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 5 80
Mid-terms 2 10 20
Quizzes 4 1 4
Homework 8 3 24
Problem Hour and Presentation (Preparation included) 5 8 40
Final examination (Reparation Exam included) 2 10 20
Total Work Load 252
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
QUANTUM MECHANICS I PHYS 521 1 4 + 0 4 10
Prerequisites -
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Graduate
Course Type Compulsory (Theory Option)
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan
Instructors Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan
Assistants
Goals
The aim of this course is to teach the physical principles and
interpretation of quantum mechanics and the mathematical principles
on which they rest. Calculational techniques will also be emphasized.
Content
Principles of wave mechanics, Schroedinger equation, Eigenvalues
and eigenstates, angular momentum, matrices in quantum mechanics,
Symmetry, Approximation methods, Scattering.
Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment
Methods
1) Introduces the mathematical foundations of quantum
mechanics (Differential equations, Vectors and
Matrices, Fourier Analysis)
1,2,3 A,B,C
2) Explain the physical principles of quantum mechanics
(Classical Mechanics, Correspondance and Uncertainity
principles). Introduces scientific and technological
applications.
1,2,3 A,B,C
3) Develops skills to apply knowledge of physics and
mathematics. 1,2,3 A,B
4) Design and perform experiments(measurement,
research setup etc.), develop ability to analyze and
interpret experimental results.
1,2,3 A,B
5) Introduces exact and approximate calculation
methods. 1,2,3 A,B
6) Develop skill to define formulate and solve physics
problems. 1,2,3 A,B
7) Develop skill to apply techniques and devices
necessary for physical applications 1,2,3 A,B,C
Teaching
Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problkem Sets 3: Problem Session
Assessment
Methods: A: Examination B: Homework C: Presentation
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study
Materials
1 MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
QUANTUM MECHANICS
Modern Physics,
Math Methods
of Physics
2 SCHRÖDINGER WAVE EQUATION, WAVE FUNCTION Modern Physics,
3
EIGENVALUE AND EIGENVECTORS, EXPANSION
POSTULATE, INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATIONS.
STRUCTURE OF QUANTUM MECHANICS
Math Methods
of Physics
Sturm Liouville
Theory
4 BOUND AND SCATTERING STATE PROBLEMS IN ONE
DIMENSION
Differential
Equations,
Probability
5 OPERATORS, SYMMETRY AND CONSERVATION LAWS Classical
Mechanics
6
PROBLEMS IN MORE THAN ONE DIMENSION,
SEPARATION OF VARIABLES, MANY PARTICLE WAVE
FUNCTIONS
Math. Methods
in Physics
7 MIDTERM EXAM
8 MATRIX MECHANICS, ANGULAR MOMENTUM PROBLEM Linear Algebra
9 PROBLEMS WITH SPHERICAL SYMMETRY. THE
HYDROGEN ATOM
Math. Methods
in Physics
10 SPİN AND IDENTICAL PARTICLES
Angular
Momentum
Operators
11 PERTURBATION THEORY Math. Methods
in Physics
12 VARIATIONAL AND OTHER APPROXIMATION METHODS.
TIME DEPENDENT PERTURBATION THEORY.
Math. Meth in
Physics
13 SCATTERING THEORY Math. Meth in
Physics
14 REVIEW AND MIDTERM EXAMINATION
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook E.Merzbacher Quantum Mechanics (3. Edition). Wiley,1998
Additional Resources
R: Shankar Principles of Quantum Mechanics, (2. Edition) Springer
(1994)
L.D.Landau and E. M. Liftshitz Quantum Mechanics. Non-
relativistic theory (3. Edition) Butterworth Heinemann (1981)
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
“Quantum Mechanics Demystified” David McMahan, Schaum’s Outline
of Theory and Problems of Quantum Mechanics” by Y. Peleg, R. Pnini,
E. Zaarur
Assignments From the textbook
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 80
Quizzes 4 10
Assignment 8 10
Total 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 60
Total 100
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7
Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course
hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 5 80
Mid-terms 2 10 20
Quizzes 4 1 4
Ödev 8 3 24
Final examination (with reparatioın) 2 10 20
Total Work Load 252
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
ADVANCED METROLOGY PHYS 542 2 3+ 0+0 3 10
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course
Level Postgraduate
Course
Type Compulsory
Course
Coordinator
Instructors Prof. Dr. Ahmet T. İnce,
Assistant Res. Assist. Melda Patan Alper
Goals To provide students with knowledge of how to use physics knowledge in
measurements of science.
Content
Brief history of measurements, measurements instruments; instrument
classification and characteristic, active/passive filter, sensitivity, bias, tolerance
etc., Error in measurements, firs and second order instruments, guidelines for
evaluating and expressing uncertainty, Primary, secondary and working
standards, traceability, measurements of electrical quantities; Bridge circuits,
Null type-Wheatstone bridge, deflection bridge etc. temperature measurements;
ITS-90 scale, practical temperature measurements etc.
Learning Outcomes Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
1) To learn measurement systems from past to present 1,2,3 A,C
2) To learn how to use physics knowledge for physical
measurements system 1,2,3 A,C
3) To learn the importance of instrument classification
and characteristics 1,2,3 A,C
4) To understand wide range of measurement techniques
in physics, used for industry. 1,2,3 A,C
5) To understand the realisation and maintanance of SI
base units 1,2,3 A,C
Teaching 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case
Methods: Study
Assessment
Methods: A: Testing, C: Homework, I:Laboratory
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 History of measurements
2 Instrument classification and characteristics
3 Instrument classification and characteristics
4 Error in measurements system and quide to evaluation of
measurement uncertainties
5 Error in measurements systems and quide to evaluation of
measurement uncertainties
6 Primary, Secondary and working metrological standards
7 Primary, Secondary and working metrological standards
8 Measurements of electrical quantatities
9 Bridge circuits, errors in bridge measurement system
10 Realisation of national voltage standards, volts
11 Realisation of national Ampere standard
12 Realisation of national resistance; quantum hall effect
13 Temperature measurements; ITS-90 scale
14 Practical temperature measurements
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
1. G.M.S. de Silva, “Basic Metrology for ISO 9000
Certification
2. Alan S. Morris, “Principles of Measurements and
Instrumentation”
Additional Resources
1. Bernhard Kramer, “The Art of Measurement”, PTB,
Germany.
2. Tom Duncan, “Success in Electronics”
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Lecturer Notes
Assignments Homework assignments every three to four weeks
Exams Two mid-term exams and one final
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 40
Home-works and presentations 4 10
Total
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO
OVERALL GRADE 50
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical
Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and
relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X
3
Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and
technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial
applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the
related devices, X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7 Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,
X
researching, producing a new and original work, improving
himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
8
Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the
responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field
as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course
hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 10 140
Mid-terms 2 3 6
Home works and presentations 4 12 48
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load 239
Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course 10
COURSE INFORMATON
Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS
Independent Study For Qualifying Exam PHYS 691
NC 30
Prerequisites
Language of
Instruction English
Course Level Ph.D.
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Ahmet İnce
Instructors
Assistants
Goals This course is designed to prepare the Ph.D. students for the qualifying
exam.
Content
In this course, the student carries out an independent study to prepare
for the qualifying exam. At the end of the course, the student takes a
written and oral qualifying exam to demonstrate that he/she has
sufficient knowledge about the fundamental subjects in his/her field and
that he/she is capable of conducting scientific reseach towards writing a
Ph.D. thesis.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program
Learning
Outcomes
Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
Possess adequte knowledge of fundamental subjects
within the field of study 1,2,3 1 A
Ability to conduct research in the area of
concentration 4,5,6,7 1 A
Ability to contribute to the existing scientific
knowledge in the area of concentration 6,7,8 1 A
Ability to communicate technical content in writing
and orally 6 1 A
Teaching
Methods: 1: Independent study
Assessment
Methods: A: Qualifying Exam (written and oral)
COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1-14 Independent study in preparation for the qualifying exam
Variety of
textbooks in the
field of Systems
Engineering,
Books and
articles related to
the thesis topic.
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Additional Resources
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments
Exams
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Qualifying exam (written) 1 50
Qualifying exam (oral) 1 50
Total 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade 100
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade 0
Total 100
COURSE CATEGORY Expertise
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism,
X
2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences,
X
3 Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,
X
4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the
analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,
X
5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the related devices,
X
6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,
communicates well at the national and international level, X
7 Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving, researching, producing a new and original work, improving himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,
X
8 Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field as required for having an intellectual identity.
X
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Independent study 1 750 750
Qualifying exam (written) 1 4 4
Qualifying exam (oral) 1 2 2
Total Work Load
756
Total Work Load / 25(h)
30.24
ECTS Credit of the Course
30
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