Information Package / Course Catalogue
Spectroscopic Methods and Applications
Course Code: BYF628
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to introduce working principle and application of spectroscopic methods, block diagram

Course Content

Working principle and application fields of UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, FTIR Spectroscopy, Reflection Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy and Mass spectroscopy are covered

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the principles of spectroscopic analysis and the interaction of light with matter
2.To learn about the concepts of absorbtion, fluorescence and phosphorescence together with Jablonski diagram
3.To gain knowledge on diffraction, transmission, reflection, diffused and specular reflectance
4.To learn about the principles of different spectroscopic techniques
5. To learn about the usage areas of different spectroscopic techniques in research
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The interaction of electromagnetic waves with biological systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Absorbtion, Jablonski diagram, fluorescence and phosphorescence
Week 3 - Theoretical
Diffraction, transmission and reflection, diffused and specular reflectance
Week 4 - Theoretical
General properties of spectroscopic techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
UV-Vis absorbtion spectroscopy
Week 6 - Theoretical
UV-Vis absorbtion spectroscopy
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Fluorescence spectroscopy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Infrared spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reflection spectroscopy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Raman spectroscopy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mass spectroscopy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Atomic absorbtion spectroscopy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Other spectroscopic techniques
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Assignment1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131239
Lecture - Practice131239
Assignment112113
Presentation 26114
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination122224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)146
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026