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PHYC30050

Academic Year 2023/2024

Condensed Matter Physics (PHYC30050)

Subject:
Physics
College:
Science
School:
Physics
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor James Rice
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The course centres on the use of online lectures. The lectures will have written content to make the lecture understandable upon reading. There will be a 'mid-term' assessment along with a end of term exam.

The module will introduce the basic physics of condensed matter. Topics covered will include cohesion in solids, electronic structure, thermal properties, magnetism, optical processes in solids, low temperature phases, semiconductors and transport in solids.

The course is based on established solid state physics content. The formate of teaching is based on establishing the basic formulas and concepts.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:


Each lecture will begin with details of the specific learning outcome.

In general, the learning outcomes is centred on understanding the basic concepts, definitions and equation based understanding of the specific topics covered. Teaching will aim to cover this in order that the student have an understanding of basic solid state physics concepts.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Seminar (or Webinar)

1
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

38
Total

123

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The course centres on the use of online lectures. The lectures will have written content to make the lecture understandable upon reading. There will be a 'mid-term' assessment along with a end of term exam.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PHYC20100 - Thermo & Stat Physics

Incompatibles:
PHYC40250 - Condensed Matter Physics

Additional Information:
Learning Requirements: Introductory course in Quantum Mechanics.


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

 No
Examination: Examination at end of trimester 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Face to face feedback following assessment.

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