Condensed Matter Physics (PHYS4030)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 1 Hour/ Week
3L 1P
Incompatible
PHYS7033 (co-taught, last offered 2022)
Prerequisite
(PHYS3020 OR PHYS3920) + PHYS3040.
Restricted
Restricted to BSc(Hons), BAdvSc(Hons), MQTech, GDSci and MSc Students. Permission of Head of School required.
Assessment methods
Examination, assignments, essay
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Ebinazar Namdas (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Ebinazar Namdas (e.namdas@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
It will be shown how the electronic properties of crystals can be understood in terms of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. What distinguishes metals, semiconductors, and insulators? The course will be useful to students in physics, chemistry, and materials and electrical engineering.
