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Course Introduction Information


Code - Course Title	FİZ643 - Matrix Isolation Techniques and Applications
Course Type	Elective Courses
Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice	3+0
ECTS	7.5
Course Instructor(s)	PROFESÖR DOKTOR NİHAL KUŞ
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face; theoretical lectures, scientific article reviews, examples of experimental applications, and discussions.
Prerequisites	There are no prerequisites or co-requisites. Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, and molecular spectroscopy is recommended.
Courses Recomended	Molecular Spectroscopy, Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Physics, and Experimental Physics are recommended.
Required or Recommended Resources	Scientific books and peer-reviewed journal articles on matrix isolation spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, and computational chemistry.
Recommended Reading List	Current scientific articles on the fundamental principles of matrix isolation, rare-gas matrices, low-temperature spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, photochemical behavior of matrix-isolated molecules, and interpretation of experimental results supported by quantum chemical calculations.
Assessment methods and criteria	Assessment through a midterm examination, scientific article review or presentation, and a final examination/project. Assessment covers understanding of theoretical concepts, interpretation of experimental methods, evaluation of scientific literature, and scientific discussion of results.
Work Placement	No compulsory work placement is required. Practical examples involving matrix isolation experimental setups, low-temperature techniques, spectroscopic measurements, and related experimental studies may be examined within the course.
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Content

Weeks	Topics
Week - 1	Introduction to Matrix Isolation: Fundamental Principles, History, and Applications
Week - 2	Physical Foundations of Matrix Isolation and the Concept of Molecular Isolation
Week - 3	Matrix Materials: Noble Gases, Matrix Selection, and Matrix Properties
Week - 4	Operating Principles of Cryogenic Systems and the Importance of Low-Temperature Conditions in Matrix Isolation
Week - 5	Molecular Interactions, Molecular Motions, and Matrix Effects in Matrix Environments
Week - 6	Molecular Structures, Conformations, and Conformational Stability in Matrix Isolation
Week - 7	Vibrational Spectroscopy and the Fundamental Principles of FTIR in Matrix Isolation Studies
Week - 8	Interpretation of Published Experimental Spectra, Vibrational Frequencies, and Spectral Changes
Week - 9	Quantum Chemical Calculations and Comparison of Theoretical Results with Experimental Data
Week - 10	Effects of UV–Visible and Near-Infrared Irradiation on Molecules in Matrix Isolation
Week - 11	Midterm Assessment and Scientific Literature Review on Matrix Isolation Spectroscopy
Week - 12	Photochemistry in Matrix Isolation: Molecular Transformations and Reaction Mechanisms
Week - 13	Applications of Matrix Isolation in Current Scientific Research and Published Case Studies
Week - 14	Evaluation of Scientific Results, Student Presentations, and Course Review

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Question & Answer
Demonstration
Drill - Practise
Case Study
Problem Solving
Report Preparation and/or Presentation
Competences
Rational
Questoning
Creative
Follow ethical and moral rules
Effective use of Turkish
Effective use of a foreign language
Eleştirel düşünebilme
Abstract analysis and synthesis
Problem solving
Concern for quality
Information Management
To work autonomously
Decision making

Assessment Methods

Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
	Quamtity	Percentage (%)
Homework	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Practice	1	30
Toplam (%)		100