Condensed Matter
PHYS 358
Spring 2022
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01
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| Crosslisting:
PHYS 558 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Science Minor |
This course is an introduction to condensed-matter physics, including crystalline and amorphous solids, liquids, polymers, and other soft materials. We will explore structure, thermodynamics, phase transitions, dynamics, and mechanical properties of materials. We will discuss the experimental methods used to probe material properties and consider simplified theoretical models that elucidate the shared properties of materials. Problem sets will include significant numerical work, since many of the systems we explore are not readily solved by analytic means. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PHYS316 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (IDEA-EE)(IDEA-MECHE)(PHYS-MN)(PHYS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBD
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Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets, including numerical methods, one exam and a final exam or project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Starr,Francis W. Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SCIE216; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 24 | | SR major: 12 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 18 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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