This course will provide the fundamental knowledge in solid state physics for those whose research area is on semiconductors, solid state electronics and opto-electronic devices.

I. Contents
1. Electrons in Solids: Free Electron Model
2. Crystal Structure: Periodicity
3. Electrons in Periodic Structures
4. Band Structures of Semiconductors and Metals
5. Classification of Solids
6. Surface Science

II. The course material will be distributed in the first class. The following references are optional.
1.“Introduction to Solid State Physics”, C. Kittel
2.“Solid State Physics”, Ashcroft and Mermin
3.“Principle of the Theory of Solids”, J.M. Ziman

III. Grading: Mid-term exam: 30%; Final exam: 40%; Home work: 30%
IV. Pre-requisite: Differential equations, general physics