PHYS 150A: INTRODUCTION TO CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: PHYS 002B with B- or better, PHYS 040E with a C- or better, PHYS 041C with a C- or better; or consent of instructor. Covers properties of systems composed of many atoms arranged in a periodic lattice. Topics include crystal structure, symmetry, and diffraction; crystal cohesion; lattice dynamics; thermal properties; metallic properties and the Fermi surface; band theory of metals and semiconductors; and collective excitations.
Average GPA: 3.08
Grade distribution records: 100 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 11 | 11.0% |
| A | 31 | 31.0% |
| B+ | 3 | 3.0% |
| B | 22 | 22.0% |
| B- | 8 | 8.0% |
| C+ | 2 | 2.0% |
| C | 9 | 9.0% |
| C- | 1 | 1.0% |
| D | 6 | 6.0% |
| F | 3 | 3.0% |
| W | 4 | 4.0% |
Based on 100 student grade records across 7 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Jing Shi 78 students, Average GPA 3.15