Condensed Matter Physics: Electronic properties of crystals (PHYS7033)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Incompatible
PHYS4030
Prerequisite
Permission of Head of School + PHYS3020 + 3040
Assessment methods
Assignments (40%), contributions to student blog (5%) and end of semester exam (55%)
Course enquiries
Dr Ben Powell (powell@physics.uq.edu.au)
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
(Offered in odd years only) It will be shown how the electronic properties of crystals can be understood in terms of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. What distinguishes metals, semiconductors, and insulators? The course will be useful to students in physics, chemistry, and materials and electrical engineering.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
