• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Being able to understand quantum mechanics.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Understanding and applying the principles of quantum mechanics to technological problems
   2. Accessing scientific knowledge
   3. Developing knowledge and skills to adapt to rapidly changing technological environments
   4. Understanding the fundamental principles and applications of new tools and/or software necessary for thesis work
   5. Effectively expressing ideas and findings related to research topics orally and in writing
   6. Evaluating current research trends in atoms, molecules, and/or nanostructures
   7. Defining and applying advanced concepts of quantum technology
   8. Carefully reviewing the literature related to research projects and establishing connections between one's own findings and previous literature
   9. Formulating and solving advanced engineering problems

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
2. Ability to apply quantum mechanics concepts to nanostructures.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Understanding and applying the principles of quantum mechanics to technological problems
   2. Accessing scientific knowledge
   3. Developing knowledge and skills to adapt to rapidly changing technological environments
   4. Effectively expressing ideas and findings related to research topics orally and in writing
   5. Evaluating current research trends in atoms, molecules, and/or nanostructures
   6. Defining and applying advanced concepts of quantum technology
   7. Carefully reviewing the literature related to research projects and establishing connections between one's own findings and previous literature
   8. Disseminating knowledge and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration
   9. Formulating and solving advanced engineering problems

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
3. Understending the working principles of devices with quantum technology.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Understanding and applying the principles of quantum mechanics to technological problems
   2. Accessing scientific knowledge
   3. Developing knowledge and skills to adapt to rapidly changing technological environments
   4. Understanding the fundamental principles and applications of new tools and/or software necessary for thesis work
   5. Effectively expressing ideas and findings related to research topics orally and in writing
   6. Evaluating current research trends in atoms, molecules, and/or nanostructures
   7. Defining and applying advanced concepts of quantum technology
   8. Carefully reviewing the literature related to research projects and establishing connections between one's own findings and previous literature
   9. Designing and conducting independent research projects
   10. Disseminating knowledge and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration
   11. Formulating and solving advanced engineering problems
   12. Formulating experiments, implementing them, reporting on them, and producing prototypes

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment

Contents
Week 1:	The nanoworld and quantum physics
Week 2:	Wave–particle duality and its manifestation in radiation and particle behavior
Week 3:	Layered nanostructures as the simplest systems to study electron behavior in a one-dimensional potential
Week 4:	Quantized motion
Week 5:	Approximate methods of finding quantum states
Week 6:	Quantum states in atoms and molecules
Week 7:	Quantization in nanostructures I
Week 8:	Midterm exam, Quantization in nanostructures II
Week 9:	Nanostructures and their applications
Week 10:	Quantum entanglement and possible applications on quantum technology
Week 11:	Quantum materials and their fabrications I
Week 12:	Quantum materials and their fabrications II
Week 13:	Quantum sensors
Week 14:	Quantum information and computers
Week 15*:	-------------------------
Week 16*:	Final exam
Textbooks and materials:	1- Quantum Mechanics for Nanostructures, Cambridge University Press, Vladimir V. Mitin, D.I. Sementsov, N.Z. Vagidov 2- Quantum Theory of Solids, JOHN WILEY & SONS, Charles Kittel
Recommended readings:	3- Introduction to Nanoelectronics Science, Nanotechnology, Engineering and Applications, Cambridge University Press, Vladimir V. Mitin et. al.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	40
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:		0
Homework:	3-12	20
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	4	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	6	10
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	10	1
Mid-term:	1	1
Personal studies for final exam:	15	1
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)