PHY 485: Properties of Materials at College of Staten Island
4 credits · Fall 2026
Properties of Materials (PHY 485) at College of Staten Island has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 1 section have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Alexander Zaitsev.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: PHY 240 or permission of the instructor.
About this course
Structure of crystalline and non-crystalline solids. Defects in solids. Phase equilibrium and transformations, thermodynamics of multicomponent systems, surfaces, diffusions, and structural changes. Mechanical properties, plasticity, strengthening. Heat treatment. Electrical properties, conductivity, energy bands, semiconductors, superconductors, and devices. Optical and dielectric properties, optical fibers, and lasers. Magnetic and thermal properties. Material consideration in the engineering design process.
Professors for PHY 485 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Alexander ZaitsevChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.1 (35) · difficulty 3.1/5 · 93% would take again
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PHY 485 sections, times and seats
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Questions about PHY 485 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches PHY 485 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Alexander Zaitsev is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PHY 485 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PHY 485 section is full?
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