Information Package / Course Catalogue
Simulation Methods
Course Code: FZK536
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

The aim of this course is to learn the simulation techniques used in material physics to students.

Course Content

Modelling and Simulation, The Importance of Computer Simulatin in Physics, ab-initio methods, Tight-Binding Methods, İnteratomic Potentials, Molecular Dynamics, Monte Carlo Methods, Quantum-Monte Carlo Method.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand modeling and simulation concepts
2.To understand the importance of modeling and simulations in Material Physics
3.To have knowledge of classical modeling and calculation techniques
4.To have knowledge of quantum modeling and computational techniques
5.To have knowledge of interaction potentials
6.To interpret physical results obtained from modeling
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Introduction to Computational Materials Science Fundamentals to Applications, Richard LeSar
2.Understanding Molecular Simulation: From Algorithms to Applications (2001), Daan Frenkel, Berend Smit Professor
3.Computational Materials Science: An Introduction, June Gunn Lee
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Modelling and Simulation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Importance of Computer Simulation in Material Physics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ab initio methods I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ab initio methods II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Tight-binding methods I
Week 6 - Theoretical
Tight-binding methods II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Interatomic Potential
Week 8 - Theoretical
Subject Repetition (Midterm Exam )
Week 9 - Theoretical
Molecular Dynamics I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Molecular Dynamics II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Molecular Dynamics III
Week 12 - Theoretical
Monte Carlo methods I
Week 13 - Theoretical
Monte Carlo methods II
Week 14 - Theoretical
Quantum Monte Carlo Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%5
Assignment2%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment212025
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)149
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
4
5
4
4
2
4
2
2
OÇ-2
5
5
4
3
2
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
3
2
4
3
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
3
2
4
3
2
OÇ-5
4
5
4
3
2
4
4
3
OÇ-6
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
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2026