Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / FİZ405 - PHYSICS

Code: FİZ405 Course Title: SOLID STATE PHYSICS Theoretical+Practice: 4+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department PHYSICS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SEZEN AKSÖZ (sezenaksoz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To understand the behaviour of electron in solids, especially in crystals.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To understand theoretically and experimentally the nature of solids which used in numerous application in Industry and Technology. PO-1 To demonstrate their knowledge of the basic scientific principles and fundamental concepts and skills of the field.
PO-2 To solve problems utilizing scientific reasoning quantitative methods, and acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-3 Communicate scientific ideas clearly and effectively.
PO-5 To connect physical principals and laws to problems.
PO-6 To demonstrate the ability to think critically and to use appropriate concepts to analyze qualitatively problems or situations involving physics.
PO-7 In courses involving laboratory , the student will demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze data using suitable computer programs and to prepare coherent reports of his or her findings.
PO-8 To follow developments in the field using a foreign language and to communicate with colleagues.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Crystal Structures, The Reciprocal Lattice, Crystal Bonding, Phonons I. Crystal Vibration, Phonons II. Thermal Properties, Free Electron Fermi Gas, Energy Bands, Semiconductor Crystals.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Crystal Structures Explanation, Question-Answer
2 Crystal Structures Explanation, Question-Answer and Solving problems
3 The Reciprocal Lattice Explanation, Question-Answer
4 The Reciprocal Lattice Explanation, Question-Answer and Solving problems
5 Crystal Bonding Explanation, Question-Answer
6 Crystal Bonding Explanation, Question-Answer and Solving problems
7 Phonons I. Crystal Vibration Explanation, Question-Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Phonons II. Thermal Properties Explanation, Question-Answer and Solving problems
10 Free Electron Fermi Gas Explanation, Question-Answer
11 Energy Bands Explanation, Question-Answer
12 Energy Bands Explanation, Question-Answer and Solving problems
13 Semiconductor Crystals Explanation, Question-Answer
14 Semiconductor Crystals Explanation, Question-Answer
15 Semiconductor Crystals Explanation, Question-Answer and Solving problems
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 C. Kittel, Katıhal Fiziğine Giriş, 6.Baskıdan çeviri, GÜVEN Kitap Yayın Dağılım LTD. ŞTİ, İstanbul, 1996.
2 J.S. Blackemore, Solid State Physics, Second Edition, Canbridge University Pres, 1985.
3 N. W. Ashcroft, N.D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, International Ed., Saunders Collage Press, 1975.
Required Course instruments and materials
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 6.th Ed, John Wiley&Sons, NewYork, 1996 J.S. Blackemore, Solid State Physics, Second Edition, Canbridge University Pres, 1985. N. W. Ashcroft, N.D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, International Ed., Saunders Collage Press, 1975.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 4 14 56
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 1 14 14
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 14 14
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 8 16
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 160