ECTS - Condensed Matter Theory
Condensed Matter Theory (PHYS515) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Condensed Matter Theory | PHYS515 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Team/Group. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course will provide a thorough grounding in fundamental aspects of condensed matter physics, including the electrical, magnetic,and optical properties. The lectures will cover all necessary formalism, but also emphasize the applicability and usefulness of the methods in the context of contemporary experimental and theoretical research problems. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Crystals and three-dimensional lattices, scattering and structures, surfaces and interfaces, beyond crystals, the Fermi gas and single electron model, non-interacting electrons in a periodic potential, nearly free and tightly bound electrons, electron-electron interactions, cohesion of solids, phonons, electronic properties of metals and semicondu |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystals and Three-Dimensional Lattices | Chapter 1-2 |
| 2 | Scattering and Structures | Chapter 3 |
| 3 | Surfaces and Interfaces | Chapter 4 |
| 4 | Beyond Crystals | Chapter 5 |
| 5 | The Fermi Gas and Single Electron Model | Chapter 6 |
| 6 | Non-Interacting Electrons in a Periodic Potential | Chapter 7 |
| 7 | Nearly Free and Tightly Bound Electrons | Chapter 8 |
| 8 | Electron-Electron Interactions | Chapter 9 |
| 9 | Midterm | |
| 10 | Cohesion of Solids | Chapter 11 |
| 11 | Phonons | Chapter 13 |
| 12 | Electronic Properties of Metals and Semiconductors | Chapter 19 |
| 13 | Optical Properties of Metals and Semiconductors | Chapter 21 |
| 14 | Magnetism of Ions and Electrons | Chapter 25 |
| 15 | Superconductivity | Chapter 27 |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Condensed Matter Physics, Michael P. Marder (2nd Edition) |
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| Other Sources | 2. Condensed Matter in a Nutshell, Gerald D. Mahan |
| 3. Basic Notions in Condensed Matter Physics, P. W. Anderson, Benjamin Cummings | |
| 4. A Quantum Approach to Condensed Matter Physics, P. Taylor and O. Heinonen | |
| 5. C.Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 30 |
| Presentation | 1 | 15 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 20 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquiring core knowledge of theoretical and mathematical physics together with their research methodologies. | X | ||||
| 2 | Gaining a solid understanding of the physical universe together with the laws governing it. | X | ||||
| 3 | Developing a working research skill and strategies of problem solving skills in theoretical, experimental, and/or simulation physics. | X | ||||
| 4 | Developing and maintaining a positive attitude toward critical questioning, creative thinking, and formulating new ideas both conceptually and mathematically. | X | ||||
| 5 | Ability to sense, identify, and handle the problems in theoretical, experimental, or applied physics, or in real-life industrial problems. | X | ||||
| 6 | Ability to apply the accumulated knowledge in constructing mathematical models, determining a strategy for its solution, making necessary and appropriate approximations, evaluating and assessing the correctness and reliability of the procured solution. | X | ||||
| 7 | Ability to communicate and discuss physical concepts, processes, and the newly obtained results with the colleagues all around the world both verbally and in written form as proceedings and research papers. | X | ||||
| 8 | Reaching and excelling an advanced level of knowledge and skills in one or more of the disciplines offered. | X | ||||
| 9 | An ability to produce, report and present an original or known scientific body of knowledge. | X | ||||
| 10 | An ability to make methodological scientific research. | X | ||||
| 11 | An ability to use existing physics knowledge to analyze, to determine a methodology of solution (theoretical/mathematical/experimental) and to solve a problem. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 127 | ||