PHYS202 MODERN PHYSICS

Course Code:2300202
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (4.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:9.0
Department:Physics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ENVER BULUR
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Special theory of relativity; particle properties of waves; wave properties of particles; Atomic structure; elementary quantum mechanics; many electron atoms; nuclear structure and radioactivity.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Can understand, model and analyze the fundamental physical processes of nature.✔
2Can suggest mathematical models to problems they face and solve them by various (approximate/analytical/numerical) approaches.✔
3Can use basic measurement devices; can choose and apply the best measurement technique.✔
4Can adequately record their observations, e.g., in a lab book.✔
5Can design and carry out experiments.✔
6Can access scientific information sources.✔
7Can critically analyze and contribute to scientific information.✔
8Can present scientific information clearly.✔
9Can analyze systems that contain probabilistic parts; can do error analysis.✔
10Has the basic programming skills; can solve a simple physical problem or can simulate one with an appropriate language they choose.✔
11Can actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information.✔
12Can produce new ideas and products by using their background in physics.✔
13Can systematically design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to respond to an existing problem.✔
14Is effective in oral and written communication skills by using both Turkish and English languages.✔
15Can do leadership and take initiative.✔
16Tries to find physics based solutions to the problems of the world that we live in.✔
17Obeys the ethical rules in the workplace and the society and ascertains that they are obeyed by others.✔
18Can use the digital communication and computation tools in the most efficient and effective way.✔
19Can effectively use the knowledge and skills they gained in physics, in observing, analyzing, modeling and solving other societal problems.✔

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