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    MAE487/MAE587 is a course on modern theory of materials that emphasizes aspects of materials science and applications of solid state physics. The course will cover basic principles of quantum mechanics, statistical physics, chemical bonding in solids, structure of solid matter, energy band structure and electron transport theory, and crystal vibration and phonons as they relate to heat capacity and thermal conductivity. Grading will be based 50% on homework and 50% on a final exam.

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    MAE487/MAE587 is a course on modern theory of materials that emphasizes aspects of materials science and applications of solid state physics. The course will cover basic principles of quantum mechanics, statistical physics, chemical bonding in solids, structure of solid matter, energy band structure and electron transport theory, and crystal vibration and phonons as they relate to heat capacity and thermal conductivity. Grading will be based 50% on homework and 50% on a final exam.

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    MAE487/MAE587 is a course on modern theory of materials that emphasizes aspects of materials science and applications of solid state physics. The course will cover basic principles of quantum mechanics, statistical physics, chemical bonding in solids, structure of solid matter, energy band structure and electron transport theory, and crystal vibration and phonons as they relate to heat capacity and thermal conductivity. Grading will be based 50% on homework and 50% on a final exam.

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    MAE 587 Syllabus

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    MAE487/MAE587 is a course on modern theory of materials that emphasizes aspects of materials science and applications of solid state physics. The course will cover basic principles of quantum mechanics, statistical physics, chemical bonding in solids, structure of solid matter, energy band structure and electron transport theory, and crystal vibration and phonons as they relate to heat capacity and thermal conductivity. Grading will be based 50% on homework and 50% on a final exam.

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    Spring Semester 2012

    MAE487/MAE587 Modern Theory of Materials


    John Y. Fu T & R (9:30 AM ~ 10:50 AM), 109 OBRIAN Course overview:
    MAE487/MAE587 (Modern Theory of Materials) is actually a course of solid state physics emphasizing aspects of material science and its applications. In this course, the following selected topics will be presented: (1) Basic principles of quantum mechanics (2) Basic principles of statistical physics (3) Chemical bonding in solids (4) Structure of solid matter (5) Energy band structure and electron transport theory (6) Crystal vibration and phonons: heat capacity and thermal conductivity Prerequisites: college physics Textbook: Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th edition, Wiley, 2004. Grading Policy: (1) Homework (50%) (2) Final exam (50%) Office Hours: Friday (4:30 PM ~ 5:30 PM), 604 Furnas Hall

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