Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computer Simulations in Physics I
Course Code: FZK509
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: 
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To provide abilities and the knowledge about the basics of application of computer in physics and working principles of these application.

Course Content

Introduction to programming and its application to solve physical problems, finding roots of equation, numerical integration methods, numerical solution of physical differantial equations:Euler and Runge-Kutta methods, solution of some probability related problems in physics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to analyze the input-output commands and using these
2.To be able to distinguish the data types, constants and the examples in physics and studying on these
3.To be able to analyze the foldering techniques, graphing techniques and applications of these in physics and using these while analyzing the other physical problems
4.to be able to identify modern programming methods and describe the extent and limitations of computational methods in physics
5.to be able to account for the role as computer models and simulations play at studies of physical systems within material technology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sayısal Fizik, B. KARAOĞLU, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2013, Ankara
2.An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J. TOBOCHNICK, Addison-Wesley, 1996, New York.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to computational programming (Summary)
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Sayısal Fizik, B. KARAOĞLU 1.Bölüm
Week 2 - Practice
Basic numerical solutions of motion in one dimension. (Euler Method)
Week 2 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J. TOBOCHNICK:Chapter 2
Week 3 - Practice
Basic numerical solutions of equations of motion in two dimension.
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Sayısal Fizik, B. KARAOĞLU 3.Bölüm
Week 4 - Practice
Numerical solutions of the motion whose components are independent of each other.
Week 4 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J. TOBOCHNICK: Chapter 3
Week 5 - Practice
Numerical solutions of the motion whose components depend on each other.
Week 5 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J. TOBOCHNICK Chapter 4
Week 6 - Practice
Runge-Kutta method and comparison of it with Euler method.
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Sayısal Fizik, B. KARAOĞLU 3.Bölüm
Week 7 - Practice
Numerical solutions of dynamical equations by Runge-Kutta method.
Week 7 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J: TOBOCHNICK:Chapter 5
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Practice
Numerical solutions of equations of motion by using the inner programs systematically.
Week 9 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J: TOBOCHNICK Chapter 6
Week 10 - Practice
Analysis of the boundary condition problems in physics and solution of these by Runge-Kutta method.
Week 10 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J. TOBOCHNICK Chapter 6
Week 11 - Practice
Arbitrary numbers and basic applications of these on integration.(Monte-Carlo)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Sayısal Fizik, B. KARAOĞLU 4.Bölüm
Week 12 - Practice
The application of probability laws on particles moving under the influence of different potentials. (Path Integrals)
Week 12 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J. TOBOCHNICK Chapter 7
Week 13 - Practice
The application of probability laws on particles moving under the influence of different potentials. (Path Integrals)
Week 13 - Preparation Work
An Introduction to Computer Simulations Methods, H. GOULD, J: TOBOCHNICK Chapter7
Week 14 - Practice
Numerical solutions of some Schrödinger problems (I).
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Sayısal Fizik, B. KARAOĞLU 5.Bölüm
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Sayısal Fizik, B. KARAOĞLU 5.Bölüm
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment1404
Quiz1314
Midterm Examination124226
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
3
4
5
2
3
5
4
OÇ-2
4
4
3
4
3
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
3
4
3
4
5
5
OÇ-4
4
5
3
3
3
5
5
4
OÇ-5
3
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
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