
| Course Code | : EE203 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : English |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
Modern Physics course aims to introduce the concepts of space-time and the principles of modern physics that explain phenomena where classical physics is insufficient. Students learn the foundations developed by scientists such as Einstein, Planck, and Heisenberg, gaining a better understanding of the physical basis of technologies including sensors, semiconductors, communication, and energy systems. The course covers fundamental topics such as wave-particle duality, the concept of photons, quantum tunneling, quantized energy levels, and the limitations of classical physics. This knowledge supports core electrical and electronics engineering courses and helps students better understand the physical principles behind modern engineering applications.
Geometric optics, physics optics, wave concept, sound waves, EM waves, interference and diffraction, interferometers, resolution power of an optic device, Einstein’s special theory of relativity, necessity of new physics laws and quantum physics, quantum and quantization concept, photoelectric and Compton effects, weave mechanics and introduction to quantum physics, fundamental engineering applications.
| Assoc. Prof. Coşkun DENİZ |
| 1. | To understand the geometric optics and physics optics concepts, the wave concept, resolution power concept, interference and diffraction concepts |
| 2. | To understand principles of optical devices and interferometers |
| 3. | To understand the nature of sound waves and EM waves, the wave and particle duality of matter |
| 4. | To understand Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity |
| 5. | To understand the necessity of new physics laws, namely, quantum mechanics, and understand its basic concepts, outcomes and engineering applications |
| 1. | Serway and Jewett, Physics for scientists and engineers, 9th ed., ISBN-13: 978-1133947271, Brooks Cole (2013) |
| 2. | A. Beiser, Concepts of modern physics, 6th ed., McGraw-Hill (2003) |
| 3. | K. S. Krane, Modern Physics, 3rd ed., Wiley (2012) |
| 4. | J. Bernstein, P. M. Fishbane and S. Gazirowicz, Modern Physics, Prentice Hall (2000). |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %10 |
| Term Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %25 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Assignment | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 75 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
OÇ-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
OÇ-5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |