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Department
of Physics & Astronomy
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Solid
State Physics (Phys. 8510)
Computer Number: 87530
Fall 2007
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Monday, Wednesday
9:00 am—10:15 am 272-SC
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| Textbook: |
Ashcroft and Mermin, Solid State Physics (detailed
syllabus), Saunders College, HRW. We plan to cover most
of the first 12 Chapters and some parts of Ch 18-20, 23-30 as time
permits.
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| Additional Text: |
C Kittel, Introduction to Solid State
Physics, John Wiley, 1996. H. M. Rosenberg, The Solid State,
Oxford Science Publications, 1992. These books will be in the
reserve list at Pullen Library
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| Grading: |
Take home quizzes: 25%. Term paper and
presentation: 25%. Final Examination: 50%. Students are expected
to abide by the Policy on Academic Honesty. (See GSU
graduate/undergraduate Bulletin)
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| Examinations: |
A term paper (following APS manuscript
style) on a subject (including their own specialty ) selected by
the student with the approval of the instructor and a 20-30 minute
presentation will be required. The paper should be handed in on Dec
3rd. Final Exam will be on the 12th
of December 2007 beginning from 9:00am in Room 272 SC.
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Home/Quizzes:
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Take home quizzes will be assigned as
we proceed. Students will have one week to complete each
assignment. Late homework quizzes will not be graded. Solutions
will be posted on the web.
Previous
PowerPoint
Slides Presentations
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| Withdraw |
The last day students may withdraw with
either a "W" (Only for students performing at passing
level) or a "WF" grade is October 15th, 2007. A grade of
"WF" is automatically given to students who withdraw
after that date.
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