Advanced Condensed State Physics (F3231)
Advanced Condensed State Physics
Module F3231
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Building on condensed state physics, the nature of electronic and optical properties of solids will be further explored. The properties of semiconductors and their applications in devices will be addressed.
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisites:
Level 5: (F3239) Quantum Mechanics 1 [T2]
Level 6: (F3230) Condensed State Physics [T1]
Module learning outcomes
Ability to describe the electronic and optical properties of solids in terms of their band structure
Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour of semiconducting materials and how this is used in devices.
Ability to describe the role of defects on various electronic and optical properties of solids.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Observation | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
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