Solid State Physics (4 cr.)
Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering/Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy ECSE-4720

Description
An introduction to theoretical and experimental solid state physics. Wave mechanics in the perfect crystal. Xrays, electrons, and phonons. Electrical properties of metals and semiconductors. Qualitative treatment of lattice defects. (Cross listed as PHYS-4720. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and PHYS-4720.)

Prerequisites
Basic, 1st or 2nd year UG physics (PHYS-2100 and PHYS-2510 or equivalent); calculus and differential equations.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
14 weeks, 28 sessions
Web-Based Quizzes: 12 (weeks 2-14)
Web-Based Final Exam: 1
Homework: 12 (weeks 2-14)

*Web-Based format is for students via distance ONLY, and does not apply to on-campus students.

Grading
Quizzes: 40% total
Final Exam: 20%
Homework: 40% total

Computing
E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of Rensselaer's Learning Management System (RPILMS), and printing of course notes.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's Learning Management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective
CSYS - elective
ELEC - core course or elective
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCI – n/a
ITEC - n/a
MBA - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites.

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