Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diploma Study I
Course Code: FİZ435
Course Type: Required
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 this course is to enable students to integrate and apply the fundamental knowledge and skills they have acquired in physics within the framework of a research or application-based project. The course is designed to develop competencies in identifying scientific problems, planning and conducting research, evaluating relevant literature, selecting appropriate methodologies, analyzing results, and preparing scientific reports. By the end of the course, students are expected to graduate as individuals capable of carrying out independent research, adhering to the principles of scientific ethics, and effectively communicating their findings through both written and oral presentations.

Course Content

Conducting a literature review under the supervision of a faculty advisor on a selected topic in physics, carrying out research activities, evaluating and interpreting the obtained results, and preparing a final project report in accordance with scientific writing standards. The course also covers scientific research methods, ethical principles in research, data analysis and interpretation, and the effective presentation and reporting of scientific findings.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Yelda KADIOĞLU
Lec. Arash MOBARAKI
Lec. Cenk AKYÜZ
Lec. Işıl BAŞARAN ÖZ
Lec. Şerife Gökçe ÇALIŞKAN
Prof. Aytaç Gürhan GÖKÇE
Prof. Cesur EKİZ
Prof. Fatih ERSAN
Prof. Melis GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies and defines a research problem or area of study in the field of physics.
2.Reviews, evaluates, and acquires the necessary information from the scientific literature related to the selected research topic.
3.Develops an appropriate methodology and work plan for addressing the research problem.
4.Analyzes and interprets the results obtained during the research process.
5.Communicates the research findings effectively through a scientific report and oral presentation.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Scientific Papers and Presentations, Martha Davis, Kaaron J. Davis and Marion M. Dunagan
2.How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper , Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel
3.Recent research articles in the field of physics, scientific journals, reference books, and other scholarly publications recommended by the supervisor.
4.Current research articles indexed in the APS Journals, AIP Publishing Journals, ScienceDirect, Springer, and Wiley databases, as well as other peer-reviewed scientific publications relevant to the selected research topic.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Problem Identification or Selection of a Research Topic
Week 2 - Theoretical
Problem Identification or Selection of a Research Topic
Week 3 - Theoretical
Investigation about the subject
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scanning the literature about the subject
Week 5 - Theoretical
Determination of the methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determination of the methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Developing the methods related with the subject
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Developing the methods related with the subject (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Testing the methods on the known examples
Week 10 - Theoretical
Applying the methods to the subject and problem
Week 11 - Theoretical
Determination of the difficulties of problem
Week 12 - Theoretical
Solving the problem
Week 13 - Theoretical
Solving the problem
Week 14 - Theoretical
Testing the solution and generalization, Project preperation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%20
Report1%10
Term Assignment1%20
Board Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment1505
Term Project120222
Presentation 120121
Individual Work24212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
1
1
4
1
OÇ-2
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
1
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
1
1
OÇ-5
4
4
4
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026