Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
EEM-23-119	THIN FILM GROWTH TECHNIQUES	Elective	1	2	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce basics of equipments for vacuum science and synthesis of metalic and ceramic thin films by physical vapour deposition

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ramazan Topkaya

Learning Outcomes

1	Students distinguish the terms thin film, thick film and bulk material
2	Students recall the systems for thin film synthesis
3	Students comprehend principles of vacuum science
4	Students define the relationship between the substrate, interface and film for metalic thin films

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Vacuum science, Vacuum systems, Thin film vs bulk materials, PVD-thermal evaporation, Sputter deposition, Synthesis of metalic thin films-I

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Vacuum science
2	Vacuum systems
3	Thin film vs bulk materials
4	PVD-thermal evaporation
5	Synthesis of metalic thin films-I
6	MidTerm Exam
7	Synthesis of metalic thin films-II
8	Application areas of metalic and ceramic thin films
9	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Milton Ohring, Materials Science of Thin Films Academic Press,2001

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	4	4
Quiz	5	2	10
Attending Lectures	14	5	70
Homework	14	6	84
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			170

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

LO1

LO2

LO3

LO4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High