Materials Physics

Course Code:

MSN 205

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Prerequisite Courses:

Physics II

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Taner Akbay

Courses given by:

Taner Akbay

Course Assistants :

Umay Çınarlı Yavaş

Course Objectives:

In this course, students will be introduced to fundamentals of the physical properties of materials and their control and manipulation for selected applications. Students will be able to gain a foundational understanding of the behavior of materials under different physical stimuli for specific applications, and appreciate the importance of materials science and nanotechnology in technological advancement.

Course Content:

Crystalline structure and periodicity, Bravais lattices and crystal systems, crystallographic notation and Miller indices will be introduced. Electrical conductivity and carrier concentration as well as Drude model and electron mobility will be covered. As for the optical properties, refraction, reflection, absorption, transmission concepts will be introduced. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, doping and p-n junctions and their applications will be introduced. Ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, and paramagnetism together with magnetic domains will be introduced for magnetic properties of solids. Superconductivity Meissner effect and diamagnetism with high temperature superconductors will also be covered. Defect structures and their influence on material properties will be introduced to help students become familiar with structure property relationship of materials under different physical stimuli.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: …

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Programme Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Gains basic understanding of the solid state physics with special emphasis on material properties under different physical conditions.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 2, 3	A
2) Develops capacity for the analysis and prediction of engineering materials’ behaviour for various technological application areas.	1a, 1b, 2a, 2b	1, 2, 3	A

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Solid State Physics	Lecture notes
2	Crystallographic Notation and Symmetry	Lecture notes
3	Electronic Structure of Solids	Lecture notes
4	Electrical Properties of Solids	Lecture notes
5	Thermal Properties of Solids	Lecture notes
6	Optical Properties of Solids	Lecture notes
7	Midterm I	Lecture notes
8	Semiconductors	Lecture notes
9	Semiconductor Devices	Lecture notes
10	Magnetic Properties of Solids	Lecture notes
11	Midterm II	Lecture notes
12	Superconductivity	Lecture notes
13	Defects in Crystalline Solids	Lecture notes
14	Nanostructured Solids	Lecture notes
15	Wrap up	-

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Solid State Physics 2nd Ed. – J. R. Hook, H. E. Hall
Additional Resources	Katıhal Fiziği Temelleri – Ercüment Akat

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Shareable
Assignments	Shareable
Exams	Not shareable

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Homework	3	10
Midterm Exam	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,					X
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.					X
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,					X
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.					X
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding exam weeks: 13xTotal course hours/week)	13	3	39
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week)	13	6	78
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Midterm exam/week)	2	4	8
Midterm Exam	2	1.5	3
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Final exam/week)	1	7	7
Final Exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			137
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.48
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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