GEOG - 000
This is a sample syllabus.
This sample syllabus is a representative example of the information and materials included in this course. Information about course assignments, materials, and dates listed here is subject to change at any time. Definitive course details and materials will be available in the official course syllabus, in Canvas, when the course begins.
Overview
Here is an overview.
Objectives
Few, if any, objectives.
Required Materials
Typically, there are no required materials for this course. If this changes, students will find a definitive list in the course syllabus, in Canvas, when the course begins.
Prerequisites
None.
Expectations
We have worked hard to make this the most effective and convenient educational experience possible. How much and how well you learn is dependent on your attitude, diligence, and willingness to ask for clarifications or help when you need them. We are here to help you succeed. Please keep up with the class schedule and take advantage of opportunities to communicate with us and with your fellow students. You can expect to spend an average of 12 – 15 hours per week on class work.
Major Assignments
One big assignment.
Course Schedule
| Week | Topic | Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solid state materials The origin of attractive interaction Macroscopic properties | Homework 1 |
| 2 | The covalent bond The metallic bond The ionic bond | Homework 2 |
| 3 | The atomic lattice Symmetries in lattices and the atomic basis Lattice planes and X-ray diffraction | Homework 3 Quiz 1 |
| 4 | The reciprocal lattice From the direct to the reciprocal lattice From Bragg's Law to the von Laue condition | Homework 4 |
| 5 | Oscillations and waves in crystals Lattice vibrations The monatomic chain | Homework 5 Quiz 2 |
| 6 | Lattice vibrations in real solids The diatomic chain Generalization to 3D solids | Homework 6 |
| 7 | The need for a new theory: quantum mechanics When waves behave like particles When particles behave like waves The quantum nature of matter | Homework 7 Quiz 3 |
| 8 | A way out of the dilemma: The Schrodinger equation The postulates of quantum mechanics The infinite quantum well | Homework 8 |
| 9 | Scattering at a potential steps The tunneling effect | Homework 9 Quiz 4 |
| 10 | The finite quantum well Sketching wave functions | Homework 10 |
| 11 | Electrical conduction The classical Drude model The Hall effect | Homework 11 |
| 12 | The Sommerfield model Electrical conduction: a semiclassical picture The Kronig Penney Model | Homework 12 Quiz 5 |
| Final Exam | ||
| Module | Week | Topic | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Solid state materials The origin of attractive interaction Macroscopic properties | Homework 1 |
| 1 | 2 | The covalent bond The metallic bond The ionic bond | Homework 2 |
| 2 | 3 | The atomic lattice Symmetries in lattices and the atomic basis Lattice planes and X-ray diffraction | Homework 3 Quiz 1 |
| 2 | 4 | The reciprocal lattice From the direct to the reciprocal lattice From Bragg's Law to the von Laue condition | Homework 4 |
| 3 | 5 | Oscillations and waves in crystals Lattice vibrations The monatomic chain | Homework 5 Quiz 2 |
| 3 | 6 | Lattice vibrations in real solids The diatomic chain Generalization to 3D solids | Homework 6 |
| 4 | 7 | The need for a new theory: quantum mechanics When waves behave like particles When particles behave like waves The quantum nature of matter | Homework 7 Quiz 3 |
| 5 | 8 | A way out of the dilemma: The Schrodinger equation The postulates of quantum mechanics The infinite quantum well | Homework 8 |
| 5 | 9 | Scattering at a potential steps The tunneling effect | Homework 9 Quiz 4 |
| 6 | 10 | The finite quantum well Sketching wave functions | Homework 10 |
| 6 | 11 | Electrical conduction The classical Drude model The Hall effect | Homework 11 |
| 6 | 12 | The Sommerfield model Electrical conduction: a semiclassical picture The Kronig Penney Model | Homework 12 Quiz 5 |
| Final Exam | |||