Hello everyone,
I’m really happy to share this kind of post for the first time. Until now, I’ve mostly been posting skate and running content on my main profile (
To start, I’d like to share the courses I’ve chosen to take exams in during this exam period (January–February), along with the exam dates.
Α) Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Applications — 29/1
Β) Fluid Mechanics — 2/2 (on my birthday 😄)
C) Digital Electronics — 3/2
- I also have an optional assignment to submit for the course scheduled on 29/1.
Below, I’ll also list the syllabus for each course, and I’ll be crossing out the corresponding chapters as I complete them.
With that plan in mind, let’s move on to what I studied today.
Today’s study (14/1)
Today I studied for two courses.
→ Digital Electronics:
I covered quite a bit of material in this course. Over the past period, I had already completed the first three chapters, so today I started Chapter 4. I’ve finished about half of it so far and will continue tomorrow. I really enjoyed this part, as it’s where exam-style exercises begin, which makes it a very good simulation of the final exam.
→ Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Applications:
For this course, I completed Chapter 1 and started Chapter 2. So far, the topics are familiar to me, as I’ve already covered the fundamentals in the course Quantum Mechanics I during my 5th semester.
Up to this point, I can’t say that I’ve struggled, but I am definitely feeling a bit tired. These courses require many hours of writing and studying. One thing that truly helps me learn more effectively is writing things down and creating my own notes, rather than simply reading slides.
Detailed syllabus for each course
A) Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Applications
(Based on the instructor’s lecture notes)
Basics of Quantum Mechanics- Bound states in simple and complex one-dimensional potentials
- Scattering in one dimension
- Periodic potentials — Kronig–Penney model and tight-binding model
- Harmonic Oscillator
- Problems in two and three dimensions and semiconductor nanostructures
- Theory of Angular Momentum and Spin
- Time-Independent Perturbation Theory
- Time-Dependent Problems
B) Fluid Mechanics
(Based on the textbook Fluid Mechanics by William F. Hughes & John A. Brighton, Schaum Series)
- Introduction
- Fluid Statics
- Mathematical Models of Fluid Motion
- Dimensional Analysis and Similarity
- Boundary Layer Flow and Flow in Pipes
- Incompressible Dynamic Flow
- Incompressible Turbulent Flow
- Non-Newtonian Fluids
*Each chapter also includes subtopics, which I won’t list here due to space. I’ll mention them each time I study the corresponding chapter.
C) Digital Electronics
(Based on the instructor’s lecture notes)
Number SystemsBoolean Algebra and Logic GatesSimplification of Boolean Functions- Combinational Circuits
- Sequential Circuits
- Registers and Counters
- Memory Units and Programmable Logic Devices
That’s all for my first post. I’ll also share some photos from today’s study session.
Wishing everyone the best — and remember, never give up on your goals! 💪📘
