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Physics PHYCS 389. Introduction to Solid State Physics Bonding and structure of crystals; energy bands in insulators, semiconductors, and metals; electrical conductivity; optical properties; lattice vibrations; elasticity; point defects; dislocations. Prerequisite: Junior standing in science or engineering, or equivalent. 4 hours or 1 unit. (Offered Fall semester only). Students may not receive credit for both PHYCS 389 and MATSE 204.