Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Quantum Physics For Engineers
Course Code: EE491
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To learn the fundamentals of Quantum Physics and to inform about the application areas of these fundamentals in engineering fields.

Course Content

Fundamentals of Quantum Physics, Wave function, uncertainty principle, properties of Schrödinger wave equation, One-dimensional potentials, quantum mechanics and classical mechanics, Ground state and excited state, description of multi-particle systems, particle moving in three-dimensional space

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Olcay ÜZENGİ AKTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning the basics of Quantum Physics
2.Gain the ability to distinguish the differences between classical mechanics and quantum mechanics.
3.Solving potential well problems
4.Explaining the electronic properties of many-particle systems using the fundamentals of quantum physics, forming the basis for semiconductor and nanomaterial designs.
5.To be able to explain the electronic structure of semiconductor or nanomaterials using the principles of quantum mechanics.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mühendislik, Teknoloji, Fen ve biyoloji Bölümleri için Kuantum Mekaniği, Prof.Dr. Fevzi Köksal, Doç.Dr. Rahmi Köseğlu
2.Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers, David A.B. Miller , Cambridge
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Birth of Quantum Physics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Small Size Particles and Quantum Theory
Week 3 - Theoretical
Wave-partical Duality
Week 4 - Theoretical
Schrödinger Wave Equation and processors
Week 5 - Theoretical
Schrödinger Wave Equation and processors
Week 6 - Theoretical
Schrödinger Wave Equation and processors
Week 7 - Theoretical
One-Dimensional Potentials
Week 8 - Theoretical
One-Dimensional Potentials
Week 9 - Theoretical
General structure of Wave Mechanics and Postulates of Quantum Physics
Week 10 - Theoretical
General structure of Wave Mechanics and Postulates of Quantum Physics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Processor Method in Quantum Physics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examining Multi-Particle Systems in One Dimension
Week 13 - Theoretical
Schrödinger Wave Equation in three-dimensional space
Week 14 - Theoretical
Introduction of Density Functional Theory
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment18311
Project113316
Individual Work143042
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
3
2
OÇ-2
3
2
3
OÇ-3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
4
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
1
2
1
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026