Department of Physics & Astronomy

 Solid State Physics (Phys. 8510)

Computer Number: 87530

Fall 2007

 

Time:        Monday, Wednesday  9:00 am—10:15 am  272-SC 

 

Instructor
Office
Phone
Homepage
Prof.  A. G. U. Perera
507 SA
(404) 413-6037
www.phy-astr.gsu.edu/perera
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.
 
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
 
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)
 
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.
 
Take Home/Quizzes:   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. 

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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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