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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1MSME679MOLECULAR PHOTOCHEMISTRY3+0+037,514.05.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program MATERIALS SCIENCE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Comprehending the concepts and working principles of light-molecule interactions, the laws of electronic and vibrational states formation upon photo-physical/-chemical processes, and the transitions between electronic and vibrational states.
Understanding and interpreting the key light-molecule interactions in nature, biological systems, and varied technological applications.
Investigating and understanding the applications of light-molecule interactions in sensing and optoelectronic applications.
Criticizing the existing examples of light-driven technologies and discussing plausible future directions to address global issues.
Course Content Course focuses on the fundamentals and working principles of light-molecule interactions, the laws of electronic and vibrational states formation upon photo-physical/-chemical processes, and the use of these processes in materials science and nanotechnology fields. A special focus is given to transitions between electronic and vibrational states and their implementation in sensing and optoelectronic applications. This course aims to establish a foundation for understanding and interpreting wide-ranging light-molecule interaction types that exist in nature, biological systems, and varied technologies.
Course Methods and Techniques -
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Hakan Usta https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/hakan.usta hakan.usta@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Turro, Nicholas J., et al. Modern Molecular Photochemistry of Organic Molecules. University Science Books, 2010.
Course Notes -


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 14 % 20
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 10
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
17
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 14 5 70
Ders Dışı Sınav 2 4 8
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 5 5
Proje 1 30 30
Kişisel Çalışma 14 5 70
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 225

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Distinguish the fundamental chemical and physical phenomena of molecular photochemistry and the working principles of light-molecule interactions.
2 Distinguish the key light-molecule interactions in nature, biological systems, and varied technological applications.
3 Differentiate the existing examples of light-driven technologies and offer a range of strategies/solutions to address needs for current, emerging and prospective materials science/nanotechnology applications.
4 Demonstrate awareness for technological, sociopolitical, economical, and environmental aspects of molecular photochemistry and light-molecule interactions.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Quantum Mechanical Concepts/Photoelectric Effect/ Wave-Particle Duality/Electromagnetic Spectrum
2 Quantum Mechanical Concepts/Photoelectric Effect/ Wave-Particle Duality/Electromagnetic Spectrum
3 Molecular Orbital Theory/pi-Conjugated Systems/Wave Functions in Molecules
4 Molecular Orbital Theory/pi-Conjugated Systems/Wave Functions in Molecules
5 UV-vis Absorption Spectroscopy
6 UV-vis Absorption Spectroscopy
7 Electronic Energy Levels/Jablonski Diagrams
8 Fluorescence-Phosphorescence Processes
9 Franck-Condon Principle/Kasha’s Rule
10 Born-Oppenheimer Approximation in Photochemistry
11 Molecular Vibrations/Vibrational Wave Functions
12 Molecular Photochemical Processes
13 Organic Chromophores
14 Organic Chromophores

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4
C1 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3
C2 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3
C3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C4 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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