Information Package / Course Catalogue
Modern Physics
Course Code: FİZ201
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

Providing knowledge on the basic aspects of modern physics by comparing the results of special relativity and quantum with classical theory.

Course Content

Special relativity, black body radiation, photoelectric effect, X ray and the properties of X ray spectrum, Compton effect, diffraction of waves, diffraction of particles, quantum theory, quantum mechanics, structure of the atom, structure and dimension of the nucleus, Bohr's atomic model, Sommerfeld's model and quantum numbers

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to learn the phenomenon that the classical physics is inadequate to explain.
2.Ability to learn the relativity theory.
3.Ability to comprehensive the wave-particle nature.
4.Ability to comprehensive the basic concepts of quantum theory and the reasons of the requirement for them.
5.Ability to learn the basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Physics for Scientists and Engineer, Raymond Serway.
2.2. Concepts of Modern Physics, 1997, Arthur Beiser.
3.Modern Physics:J. Taylor ve C. Zafiratos.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Special Relativity
Week 2 - Theoretical
Special Relativity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Special Relativity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Particle Properties of Waves
Week 5 - Theoretical
Particle Properties of Waves
Week 6 - Theoretical
Particle Properties of Waves
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Wave Properties of Particles
Week 9 - Theoretical
Wave Properties of Particles
Week 10 - Theoretical
Wave Properties of Particles
Week 11 - Theoretical
Atomic Structure
Week 12 - Theoretical
Atomic Structure
Week 13 - Theoretical
Atomic Structure
Week 14 - Theoretical
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Week 15 - Theoretical
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz2%20
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1554135
Quiz2409
Midterm Examination114216
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)172
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
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
OÇ-1
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
4
3
OÇ-5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026