| 1 | to describe the four possible electron band structures for solid materials. |
| 2 | to calculate the electrical conductivities of metals, semiconductors (intrinsic and extrinsic), and insulators given their charge carrier density(s) and mobility(s). |
| 3 | to calculate the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor. |
| 4 | to define dielectric constant in terms of permittivities. |
| 5 | For a pin junction, to explain the rectification process in terms of electron and hole motions. |
| 6 | to describe the phenomena of ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity. |
| 7 | to determine the magnetization of some material given its magnetic susceptibility and the applied magnetic field strength. |
| 8 | to explain the nature and source of (a) diamagnetism, (b) paramagnetism, and (c) ferromagnetism. |
| 9 | (a) to describe magnetic hysteresis; (b) to explain why ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic materials experience magnetic hysteresis; and (c) to explain why these materials may become permanent magnets. |
| 10 | to describe the phenomenon of superconductivity. |