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Academic Year 2002/2003

Condensed Matter
PHYS 358 SP
Crosslistings:
PHYS 558

The fundamentals of structure, phonons and electrons in solids will be developed as a basis for understanding the thermal, electronic, and magnetic properties of materials. Superconductivity, semiconductors, and optical phenomena will also be addressed.

MAJOR READINGS

C. Kittel, INTRODUCTION TO SOLID-STATE PHYSICS (6th ed.) or equivalent.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets will be assigned and regular in-class quizzes will be given.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: PHYS214 AND PHYS224

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Ellis,Fred M.   
Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: SCIE221
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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