Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Materials Physics
Course Code: FİZ340
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to learn the basic principles of the material physics and some properties of the materials to students.

Course Content

Introduction to materials science, atomic structure, bonding and introduction to Quantum mechanics, crystal and amorphous structure, defects in solids, Types, applications and properties of materials

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Melis GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.Students can understand the fundamental concepts of atomic structure and bonding.
2.Students can express the structure of crystalline and amorphous materials.
3.Students can classify the defects in solids.
4.Students can identify the types and applications of materials.
5.Students can explain the physical properties of solids.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Materials Science and Engineering, W.–D. Callister, D.D. Rethwisch, Editor of Translation: Kenan Genel, Nobel Akademic (Wiley).
2.Modern Physics, John R. Taylor, Chris D. Zafiratos, Michael A. Dubson, Okutman Press.
3.Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths, Translation: Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz, Haluk Özbek, Nobel Akademic Press.
4.Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, James F. Shackelford, Nuri Solak Murat Baydoğan, Burak Özkal, Kürşat Kazmanlı (Translation), Literatür Press
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to materials science
Week 2 - Theoretical
Atomic structure, bonding and introduction to quantum mechanics I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Atomic structure, bonding and introduction to quantum mechanics II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Electronic configuration of atoms
Week 5 - Theoretical
Crystal structure
Week 6 - Theoretical
Amorphous structure
Week 7 - Theoretical
Defects in solids
Week 8 - Theoretical
Subject Repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mechanical properties of solids
Week 10 - Theoretical
Electrical properties of solids
Week 11 - Theoretical
Types and applications of materials I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types and applications of materials II
Week 13 - Theoretical
Thermal properties of solids
Week 14 - Theoretical
Magnetic properties of solids, Optical properties of solids
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment121012
Midterm Examination116218
Final Examination126228
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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PÇ-7
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OÇ-1
4
3
4
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
3
2
5
OÇ-2
4
3
4
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
3
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5
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OÇ-4
4
3
4
1
1
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4
1
1
1
3
2
5
OÇ-5
4
3
4
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
3
2
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026