Information Package / Course Catalogue
Condensed Matter Physics I
Course Code: FZK503
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To educate and help students acquire abilities to understand structure of condensed matter,structure of cyristal stricter and their related properties,motion of electrons in matter, energy bands in semiconductors and metals, application to electronic devices.

Course Content

Crystal structures and symmetry of crystals, crystal bonding and its relation to their properties, motion of electrons in matter, Application to electronics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define crystal structures and their general properties.
2.To be abe to relate crystal binding and its properties
3.To be able to explain the relation between quantum physics and energy bands
4.To be able to explain the properties and applications of semiconductors with relating quantum mechanics
5.To be able to explain electronical applications of crystals
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Simetry and definition of Crystal Lattices(Summary)
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin Ch.4-7
Week 2 - Theoretical
Crystal Binding and its properties
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin,Ch.19-20
Week 3 - Theoretical
X-Ray Diffraction
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin,Ch.22-25
Week 4 - Theoretical
Crystal Symmetry and its properties
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin, Ch.6
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ionic bond and its Properties
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics, G.Burns ch.7
Week 6 - Theoretical
Covalent bonding and its properties
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics, G.Burns ch.8
Week 7 - Theoretical
Metallic Binding, Properties of metals,Free electron Drude model
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics, G.Burns,Ch.8
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
DC conductivity,Wiedeman-Franz Law, and Frequency related Conductivity
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin,Ch.9
Week 10 - Theoretical
Quantum Physics of Metals
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, Solid State Physics, G.Burns,Ch.9
Week 11 - Theoretical
Band Theory
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin,Ch.17
Week 12 - Theoretical
Wave functions and energy levels in metals
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin,Ch.15
Week 13 - Theoretical
Semiconductors, Bands in Semiconductors and related concepts
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics N.E. Ashcroft, N.D.Mermin,ch.15
Week 14 - Theoretical
p-n, metal-semiconductor junctions and its physics
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Solid State Physics, G.Burns,Ch.10
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment3%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment281240
Midterm Examination116218
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
3
4
4
4
2
2
OÇ-2
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
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5
5
4
5
3
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3
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5
5
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4
4
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2
OÇ-5
3
4
3
4
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3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026