Pre-requisites: Graduate-level quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and electromagnetism; an introductory solid state course comparable to PHYS 562, or willingness to read on your own some material from Chapters 1 to 8 and 19 to 23 of Ashcroft and Mermin.

Class Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 - 12:15, Room 210, Physics Building.

Outline: We will be studying various phenomena in condensed matter systems. Most of the material is covered (according to the syllabus) in books on reserve. Copies of lecture notes will be also provided as we go along.

Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 2-3 p.m., in Room 311D of Physics Building.

Contacting Instructor: Office phone (804)924-6573, e-mail: vc@virginia.edu.

1. Weekly homeworks consisting of 4-6 problems (20%).
   • Homework should be legible and is due in class according to the class schedule provided. No late homework will be accepted without obtaining approval from me in advance.
2. Two preliminary exams (20% each).
   • In class on Tuesday, October 2, and Tuesday, November 13.
3. Final Exam (40%).
   • There will be a three-hour test on Saturday, December 11, 9am-noon.
4. Policy on make-up:
   • No homework make-up will be accepted. For the prelims and final, if you cannot take them at the scheduled time because of extraordinary circumstances, e.g. severe or sudden illness, family illness or death, you should contact me in advance.