FYS4430 – Condensed Matter Physics II

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

This course presents an overview of some functional materials and their properties, mainly seen from an experimental viewpoint. Some central theories, which describe the properties of the materials and their response to external impact, will be discussed. Topics that will be covered include dielectric materials, magnetic materials, superconductors as well as selected topics within micro/nanostructured materials. The subject will be useful for gaining an understanding of the interplay between classical and quantum mechanical phenomena and clarify how microscopic/atomic processes give rise to the typical properties of different materials.

Learning outcome

After the completion of this course you will:

  • have a broad knowledge of the core areas of condensed matter physics and materials science.
  • have a good understanding of the physical basic principles behind the properties of different types of functional materials and some micro/nanostructured materials.
  • be able to understand the interplay between classical and quantum mechanical phenomena and expand on how atomic processes operates between many atoms/molecules to create the typical properties of functional materials
  • be able to describe basic principles for the properties of various functional materials utilizing quantum mechanical and classical laws and using the necessary approximations.
  • know about important methods for characterization of the materials and know their main applications as well as the historical development of some materials.

Admission to the course

Students admitted at UiO must apply for courses in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may apply to take this course as a single course student.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course runs throughout the semester, with 4 hours of teaching per week:

  • 2 hours of lectures
  • 2 hours of colloquium/exercise

Examination

  • Midterm exam which counts 20 % towards the final grade: submission of academic essay and a presentation of this to other students on the course.
  • Final oral exam which counts 80 % towards the final grade.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses:FYS9430 – Condensed Matter Physics II

Language of examination

Subjects taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English. You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 3:11:33 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn
If the course is offered, a minimum of four students is required for ordinary lectures to take place. If less than four students participate, an exam will be given, but one should not expect ordinary teaching.
Examination
Autumn

Contact

Department of Physics