Course Name:
The Physics of Materials
Course Prefix: PHYS
Course Number: 3200
Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):
Daniel Schroeder, dschroeder@weber.edu
Current Date:
10/11/2011
College: Science
Department: Physics
From Term: Fall
2012
Substantive
|
change
number 3200 |
Current Course Subject
PHYS
Current Course Number
3200 |
Modern theory of the solid state, with emphasis on crystal structures,
energy bands and fermi levels, conduction in metals and semiconductors,
Hall effect, photoconductivity, junction diodes and transistors, field
effect transistors, integrated circuit structure and fabrication.
Co-requisite: PHYS 2710.
New/Revised Course Information:
Course Title:
The Physics of Materials
Abbreviated Course Title:
Physics of Materials
Credit Hours:
3 or if
variable hours:
to
Contact Hours: Lecture
3 Lab
Other
Repeat Information: Limit 0
Max Hrs 0
Grading Mode:
standard
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
PHYS 2710, PHYS 3180,
CHEM 1220
Course description (exactly
as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):
An introduction
to the modern theory of condensed matter. Emphasis is placed on the
structural, electrical, and thermal properties of solids, with
particular attention to materials of current research interest.
Prerequisites (may also be taken concurrently): PHYS 2710, PHYS 3180,
CHEM 1220.
Justification for the new course or for
changes to an existing course. (Note: Justification should emphasize
academic rationale for the change or new course. This is
particularly important for courses requesting upper-division status.)
This is a
modification of the existing course PHYS 3200, Solid-State Physics. The
name change reflects a more modern grouping of topics. Formerly, 3200
was primarily a theory course with several laboratory activities
included over the course of the semester. We are splitting off the
laboratory component, making PHYS 4200 a more traditional upper-division
lecture course. The change from 3000 to 4000 level reflects the
additional depth in the course and the inclusion of a 3000-level
prerequisite, PHYS 3180.
Materials science is an important research field that students enter
from a variety of undergraduate degree programs including physics,
chemistry and engineering. This course is intended as part of an option
within the physics major to prepare students for graduate study or
employment in materials science.
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for substantive proposals only
1. Did this course receive unanimous approval
within the Department?
true
If not, what are the major concerns raised by
the opponents?
2. If this is a new course proposal, could you
achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your
department or by requiring an existing course in another department?
N.A.
3. How will the proposed course differ from
similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap
between this course and topics generally taught by other departments,
even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other
departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program
requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters
(email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have
identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed
course.
N.A.
4. Is this course required for
certification/accreditation of a program?
no
If so, a statement to that effect should appear
in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this
form.
5. For course proposals, e-mail a
syllabus to Faculty Senate which
should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that
the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description.
There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity
required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).