Solid State Physics I

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

Materials and Methods of Solid State Physics. The Crystal Structure. Diffraction of Waves by Crystals and Reciprocal Lattice. Crystal Binding and Elastic Constants. Lattice Vibrations and Phonons. Thermal Properties of Insulators. Metallic Behavior and the Theory of Free Electron Gas. Periodic Potential and Energy Bands.

Weekly Schedule

1) Materials and Methods of Solid State Physics
2) The Crystal Structure
3) The Crystal Structure
4) Diffraction of Waves by Crystals and Reciprocal Lattice
5) Diffraction of Waves by Crystals and Reciprocal Lattice.
6) Crystal Binding and Elastic Constants.
7) Lattice Vibrations and Phonons
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Lattice Vibrations and Phonons
10) Thermal Properties of Insulators.
11) Thermal Properties of Insulators.
12) Metallic Behavior and the Theory of Free Electron Gas.
13) Metallic Behavior and the Theory of Free Electron Gas.
14) Periodic Potential and Energy Bands
15) Periodic Potential and Energy Bands.
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Katıhal Fiziğine Giriş, C. KITTEL
2- Katıhal Fiziği, J.R. HOOK& H.E. HALL

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Modelling
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required