Certificate in Materials Science - Introduction to Solid State Physics PHYC 4230   Introduction to Solid State Physics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
An introduction to the basic concepts of solid state physics which are related to the periodic nature of the crystalline lattice. Topics include crystal structure, X-ray diffraction, phonons and lattice vibrations, the free electron theory of metals, energy bands, magnetism and superconductivity.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: PHYC 3640.03 and 3210.03 which may be taken concurrently, or permission of instructor
EXCLUSIONS: PHYC 5230.03