FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Physics

PHYS 307 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Quantum Mechanics I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PHYS 307
Fall
2
2
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to introduce students to the principles of quantum mechanics, as well as the physical phenomena that can only be understood through the laws of quantum physics. In addition, this course serves as an introduction to the mathematical foundations of the quantum theory.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and its important applications.
  • solve the Schrödinger’s wave equation analytically for certain one dimensional potentials.
  • solve quantum mechanical problems using the Dirac notation.
  • discuss the concepts of angular momentum and spin in quantum mechanics.
  • describe the hydrogen atom using the laws of quantum physics.
  • compare the physical properties of identical particles with distinguishable particles.
Course Description In this course, we will cover the subjects of Schrödinger’s wave equation, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, one-dimensional potentials, general properties of wave mechanics, uncertainty principle, Schrödinger’s equation in three dimensions, angular momentum, spin, and identical particles.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Schrödinger’s equation and the wave function David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 2.1 ISBN: 9781292024080
2 Expectation values and time-independent Schrödinger’s equation: stationary solutions David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 2.1-2 ISBN: 9781292024080
3 Infinite square well and quantum harmonic oscillator David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 2.2-3 ISBN: 9781292024080
4 Quantum harmonic oscillator and the free particle David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 2.3-4. ISBN: 9781292024080
5 Review and Midterm 1
6 Bound and scattering states, and Dirac-delta well David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 2.5. ISBN: 9781292024080
7 Dirac-delta well and potential barrier David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 2.5-6. ISBN: 9781292024080
8 Formalism of quantum mechanics David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 3.1-2. ISBN: 9781292024080
9 Formalism of quantum mechanics and Midterm 2 David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 3.3-5. ISBN: 9781292024080
10 Quantum mechanics in three dimensions David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 4.1. ISBN: 9781292024080
11 Quantum mechanics in three dimensions and Hydrogen atom David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 4.1-2. ISBN: 9781292024080
12 Hydrogen atom David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 4.2. ISBN: 9781292024080
13 Angular momentum in quantum mechanics and spin David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 4.3-4. ISBN: 9781292024080
14 Identical Particles David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). Chapter 5.1. ISBN: 9781292024080
15 Semester review
16 Final exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition (Pearson, 2013). ISBN: 9781292024080

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
7
2
14
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
20
40
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able master and use fundamental phenomenological and applied physical laws and applications,

X
2

To be able to identify the problems, analyze them and produce solutions based on scientific method,

X
3

To be able to collect necessary knowledge, able to model and self-improve in almost any area where physics is applicable and able to criticize and reestablish his/her developed models and solutions,

X
4

To be able to communicate his/her theoretical and technical knowledge both in detail to the experts and in a simple and understandable manner to the non-experts comfortably,

5

To be familiar with software used in area of physics extensively and able to actively use at least one of the advanced level programs in European Computer Usage License,

6

To be able to develop and apply projects in accordance with sensitivities of society and behave according to societies, scientific and ethical values in every stage of the project that he/she is part in,

7

To be able to evaluate every all stages effectively bestowed with universal knowledge and consciousness and has the necessary consciousness in the subject of quality governance,

8

To be able to master abstract ideas, to be able to connect with concreate events and carry out solutions, devising experiments and collecting data, to be able to analyze and comment the results,

9

To be able to refresh his/her gained knowledge and capabilities lifelong, have the consciousness to learn in his/her whole life,

10

To be able to conduct a study both solo and in a group, to be effective actively in every all stages of independent study, join in decision making stage, able to plan and conduct using time effectively.

11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Physics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).

12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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