MATSCEN 5971
Transcript Abbreviation:
Solid State Sc
Course Description:
In-depth theory of electronic structure of materials as related to the materials' atomistic structure. The origins of the mechanical, optical and magnetic properties are discussed.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2010 and 3271, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn the origin of the reciprocal lattice
Learn about phonons and their relationship to thermal properties
Learn about energy bands in materials
Learn surface and interface physics
Learn the origin of some of the mechanical, optical and magnetic properties
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal structures, wave diffraction and reciprocal lattices | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Crystal binding and elastic constants | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Phonons: crystal vibrations and thermal properties | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Free electron fermi gas | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Energy bands | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Semiconductor crystals | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fermi surfaces | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surface and interface physics | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Optical properties and excitons | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Magnetism | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 10% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm | 40% |
| Final | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th Edition | Charles Kittel |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
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