COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Optics and Modern Physics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PHYS 202
Spring
4
2
5
7
Prerequisites
 PHYS 201To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Online
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to give students a survey of the theories of optics and modern physics, and the application of these theories to practical problems. The basic laws of optics and modern physics will be introduced using mathematical derivations.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • describe the nature and propagation of light.
  • solve geometric optics problems.
  • compare the concepts of interference and diffraction in wave optics.
  • apply the theory of special relativity.
  • compare the wave and particle properties of light.
  • describe the basics of quantum theory.
  • use experimental setups to collect and analyze data.
Course Description In this course, knowledge related to optics, interference, diffraction, relativity, and introductory quantum physics will be given coherently. The students will work on problems to improve their analytical skills to see how the physical laws function in explaining the mechanisms of nature.

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 The Nature and propagation of light Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 33. ISBN: 9780133969290
2 The Nature and propagation of light Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 33. ISBN: 9780133969290
3 Geometric optics Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 34. ISBN: 9780133969290
4 Geometric optics Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 34. ISBN: 9780133969290
5 Interference Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 35. ISBN: 9780133969290
6 Interference Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 35. ISBN: 9780133969290
7 Diffraction, Midterm exam Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 36. ISBN: 9780133969290
8 Special relativity Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 37. ISBN: 9780133969290
9 Special relativity Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 37. ISBN: 9780133969290
10 Photons: light waves behaving as particles Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 38. ISBN: 9780133969290
11 Photons: light waves behaving as particles Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 38. ISBN: 9780133969290
12 Particles behaving as waves Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 39. ISBN: 9780133969290
13 Particles behaving as waves Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 39. ISBN: 9780133969290
14 Quantum mechanics Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). Chapter 40. ISBN: 9780133969290
15 Semester review
16 Final Exams
Course Notes/Textbooks

Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th edn. (Pearson, 2015). ISBN: 9780133969290
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
12
6
72
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
27
    Total
210

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able master and use fundamental phenomenological and applied physical laws and applications,

 X
2

To be able to identify the problems, analyze them and produce solutions based on scientific method,

 X
3

To be able to collect necessary knowledge, able to model and self-improve in almost any area where physics is applicable and able to criticize and reestablish his/her developed models and solutions,

 X
4

To be able to communicate his/her theoretical and technical knowledge both in detail to the experts and in a simple and understandable manner to the non-experts comfortably,
5

To be familiar with software used in area of physics extensively and able to actively use at least one of the advanced level programs in European Computer Usage License,
6

To be able to develop and apply projects in accordance with sensitivities of society and behave according to societies, scientific and ethical values in every stage of the project that he/she is part in,
7

To be able to evaluate every all stages effectively bestowed with universal knowledge and consciousness and has the necessary consciousness in the subject of quality governance,
8

To be able to master abstract ideas, to be able to connect with concreate events and carry out solutions, devising experiments and collecting data, to be able to analyze and comment the results,

 X
9

To be able to refresh his/her gained knowledge and capabilities lifelong, have the consciousness to learn in his/her whole life,
10

To be able to conduct a study both solo and in a group, to be effective actively in every all stages of independent study, join in decision making stage, able to plan and conduct using time effectively.
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Physics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest