FÄ°Z615 - TECHNICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
TECHNICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS I FÄ°Z615 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
 
Instructor (s)Assigned by Department of Physics Engineering 
Course objectiveIn this course, it is aimed to teach modern analysis methods for advanced research on physics and physics related areas as well as providing hands on experience on at least one technique.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Learns various analysis techniques for the scientific research studies.
  2. Obtains hands on experience on one technique determined by the student.
  3. Interprets and presents the results obtained from the application.
  4. Gets an idea of what future research subject to study.
Course ContentInfrared Spectroscopy
Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy
Raman Spectroscopy
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
X-Ray Diffraction
 
ReferencesD.A. Skoog, F. J. Holler and T. A. Nieman, ?Principles of Instrumental Analysis?, 5. Edition, Brooks &Cole, 1998.
D. B. Williams and C. B. Carter, Transmission Electron Microscopy I: Basics?, Springer, 1996.
B. D. Cullity ?Elements of X-Ray Diffraction?, 3. Edition, Addision Wesley, 1978.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2Infrared Spectroscopy
Week 3Infrared Spectroscopy-Application
Week 4Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy
Week 5Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy-Application
Week 61st Midterm
Week 7Raman Spectroscopy
Week 8Raman Spectroscopy-Application
Week 9UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Week 10UV-Vis Spectroscopy-Application
Week 11X-Ray Diffraction-Application
Week 122nd Midterm
Week 13Final exam preparation
Week 14Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application720
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments715
Presentation715
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms215
Final exam135
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes065
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes035
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment21326
Midterms (Study duration)23060
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload1956138

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Combines mathematics, science and engineering knowledge in a multidisciplinary manner and implement into modern technological and scientific advanced research.    X
2. Accesses, interprets, and implements information by doing in depth applied research for technological applications.    X
3. Develops original models and designs methods to solve problems by using relevant software, hardware, and modern measurement tools.    X
4. Accesses information by doing research in certain fields, share knowledge and opinions in multidisciplinary work teams.     
5. Implements modeling and experimental research; solves encountered complex problems.     
6. Knows and follows recent improvements in the field, utilize new information to solve technological complex problems. Develops and plans methods to solve technological problems in an innovative manner.     
7. Follows recent studies in the field, presents results in national and international meetings.   X 
8. Knows advanced level Turkish and at least one foreign language to be able to present recent results.   X 
9. Uses advanced communication tools related to technological methods and software.   X 
10. Protects social, scientific, and ethical values while collecting and implementing, data and presenting results in scientific meetings.   X 

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