PHYC30024 Condensed Matter Physics 3

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
• About 3.5 class hours a week

Is PHYC30024 hard?

PHYC30024: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

The physics of solids: crystals, electron bands, conductors, semiconductors and superconductors.

After it you can

• Classify crystals and their symmetries
• Use Bloch's theorem to explain band structure
• Tell conductors, semiconductors and insulators apart

What you need first

(PHYC30016 and PHYC30018) and (MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST10009 or MAST20026 or MAST20030 or PHYC20014 or MAST20033)

• PHYC30016 Electrodynamics
• PHYC30018 Quantum Physics
• MAST20009 Vector Calculus
• MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
• MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
• MAST20026 Real Analysis
• MAST20030 Differential Equations
• PHYC20014 Theoretical Physics 2
• MAST20033 Real Analysis: Advanced

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%

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Quick answers

When is PHYC30024 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking PHYC30024?

Needs (PHYC30016 and PHYC30018) and (MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST10009 or MAST20026 or MAST20030 or PHYC20014 or MAST20033).

Does PHYC30024 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%.

How many class hours a week does PHYC30024 have?

3.5 h a week in class

Can I take PHYC30024 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

Can I rate PHYC30024?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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