Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computer Simulations in Physics
Course Code: FİZ424
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: 7
Objectives of the Course

To simulate some simple problems of physics.

Course Content

Fortran programming, random walk problem, Monte Carlo method

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The students should be able to express the meaning of the simulation
2.The students should be able to write algorithm.
3.The students should be able to use a programing efficently.
4.The students should be able to use basic programming methods.
5.The students should be able to use simulation methods to solve some problems in classical physics.
6.The students should be able to use simulation methods to solve some problems in quantum physics.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods ( H.Gould, J. Tobochnik)
2.Fortran 90/95 for Scientists and Engineers ( S. J. Chapman)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview
Week 2 - Theoretical
Algorithms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fundamental Fortran Programming and basic programs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Coffee cooling problem
Week 5 - Theoretical
Simple linear and nonlinear systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Random Walk problem
Week 7 - Theoretical
Percolation problem
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Diffussion Problem
Week 10 - Theoretical
Monte Carlo Method
Week 11 - Theoretical
Some Applications of Monte Carlo Method
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dynamical Systems and Chaos
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fractals
Week 14 - Theoretical
Quantum Random Walk Problem
Week 15 - Theoretical
Quantum Monte Carlo Method
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz2%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1473140
Quiz2216
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)180
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026