PHYS310

CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS

Other titles (2)
  • SOLID STATE PHYSICS
  • COURSE CANCELLED
Department
Physics
Terms offered
17
Data refreshed
Jun 30, 2026

Description

Section information text: Examines experimental properties and the quantum theory of solids. Topics include crystal and reciprocal lattice structures, the free-electron theory of metals, electronic band structure and the Fermi surface, lattice vibrations and the elementary excitations of solids.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2010–2020

1997
2020
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 13% chance, high confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2020 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2019 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2015 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2014 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2013 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2012 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2011 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2010 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM OFFCAM 2012
  • Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–12:15 PM Off-campus site 2011
  • Wed, Fri, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM 2008
  • Tue, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM BP217 2007-1
  • Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM 2007-2
  • Fri, 9:00 AM–10:30 AM BP217 2006-1
  • Wed, 1:00 PM–2:30 PM BP217 2006-2
  • Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM BP357 2004
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS310
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2020Ranjan MukhopadhyayLecture1 7 of 15 enrolled37761
Spring 2016Ranjan MukhopadhyayLecture1 4 of 10 enrolled34080
Spring 2015Charles C. AgostaLecture1 1 of 10 enrolled34080
Spring 2013L. Ramdas Ram-MohanLecture1 1 of 10 enrolled31324
Spring 2012Chris P. LandeeLecture1 2 of 10 enrolled31324
Spring 2011L. Ramdas Ram-MohanLecture1 No enrollment data; capacity 1040900
Spring 2008L. Ramdas Ram-MohanLecture1 No enrollment data; capacity 2034677
Spring 2007Chris P. LandeeLecture1 3 of 20 enrolled34677
Spring 2006L. Ramdas Ram-MohanLecture1 5 of 20 enrolled34677
Spring 2004Chris P. LandeeLecture1 2 of 20 enrolled30996
Spring 2003Chris P. LandeeLecture1 3 of 20 enrolled37409
Spring 2002UnlistedLecture1 0 of 0 enrolled31785
Spring 2001UnlistedLecture1 4 of 99 enrolled31785
Spring 2000UnlistedLecture1 1 of 99 enrolled31785
Spring 1999UnlistedLecture1 3 of 99 enrolled31785
Spring 1998Chris P. LandeeLecture1 2 of 99 enrolled31785
Spring 1997Chris P. LandeeLecture1 6 of 99 enrolled31785