Physics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU PHYS 596 — Condensed Matter Physics Lab

3.00 units 1 enrollment option

Consists in learning the physics and carrying out five fundamental experiments in condensed matter physics, encompassing electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties of solids. The students will have many hands-on opportunities to develop experimental skills.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: PHYS 311 (C or higher), PHYS 354 (C or higher), PHYS 360 (C or higher), PHYS 532 (C or higher, or concurrent) OR graduate standing.

PHYS 311 (C or higher), PHYS 354 (C or higher), PHYS 360 (C or higher), PHYS 532 (C or higher, or concurrent) OR graduate standing.

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
9307 Lecture	In person	Open	0 / 24	Mon/Wed 2:30 PM–2:55 PM	P 247	Milton Torikachvili	2.2/5 · 101 reviews Difficulty 3.7 · 20% take again
9308 Laboratory	In person	Open	0 / 24	Mon/Wed 3:00 PM–5:30 PM	P 247	Milton Torikachvili	2.2/5 · 101 reviews Difficulty 3.7 · 20% take again

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