PH5024
Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
2018-2019
15
7
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Available only to those in the final year of an MPhys or MSci programme
Planned timetable:
This module links with ongoing research in this area in the School, and includes the rich structural and electronic phases that can be stabilised at surfaces of materials and the physics of strongly correlated electron materials. It also covers some experimental techniques commonly used to characterise these, such as quantum oscillations, angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, and scanning tunnelling microscopy and spectroscopy. There is an emphasis on developing skills in critical reading of the scientific literature, presenting relevant works in class discussions, and performing computations. Tutorial sessions will be used to provide constructive feedback on problem sheets. Full-class discussions in a journal club style will aid in developing understanding of complex topics and critical reading of research papers.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass 4 modules from {PH3061, PH3062, PH4039, PH4044} and ( pass 1 module from {PH3081, PH3082} or pass 2 modules from {MT2506, MT2507} ) and pass 1 module from {PH4037, PH4041} and pass 1 module from {PH3080, PH3082}
Weekly contact: 3 hours of lectures (x 7 weeks), 1-hour tutorials (x 4 weeks), 3-hour presentations (x 2 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 31
Guided independent study hours: 119
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 70%
Coursework: 30%
Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available - assignment based
Please see also the information in the School's Handbook for Honours modules available via https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/staff_students/timetables.php
This link also gives access to timetables for the modules.