MATLS 2Q03 - Electronic Properties of Materials

3 unit(s)

An introduction to the electronic structure and properties of materials: electrons and their behaviour in vacuum and in a crystal lattice, electronic structure of elements, crystal bonding, free electron theory of metals and band structure of solids, electrical and thermal properties of solids.
Three lectures; one lab (three hours every other week); second term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in Materials Engineering
Antirequisite(s): MATLS 2Q04