Kittel, Charles. Introduction to Solid State Physics. 7th ed. New York: Wiley, July 12, 1995. ISBN: 0471111813.
FIRST EXAM
Structure (Chapter 1)
Diffraction (Chapter 2)
Bonding (Chapter 3)
[6 lectures, 4 recitations, 2 problem sets]
SECOND EXAM
Lattice Dynamics (Chapter 4)
Thermal Properties (Chapter 5)
[5 lectures, 2 recitations, 2 problem sets]
THIRD EXAM
Free Electrons (Chapter 6)
Tight Binding Approximation (Chapter 7)
[6 lectures, 2 recitations, 2 problem sets]
FOURTH EXAM
Nearly Free Electrons (Chapters 7 and 9)
Semiconductors (Chapter 8)
Selected Hot Topics
[9 lectures, 2 recitations, 2 problem sets]
12% on homeworks, 88% on exams (22% per exam).
8.044 Statistical Physics I
8.05 Quantum Physics II