This course provides an introduction to solid state physics and its application to materials engineering. Technologies utilizing functional materials (those with useful innate responses to optical, electrical, chemical, etc. inputs), such as photovoltaics, batteries, and LEDs, will be discussed.

Antirequisite(s): MME 4474A/B if taken in 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25.

Prerequisite(s): NMM 2276A/B, either MME 2260A/B or MSE 3301A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.