1st course in the Semiconductor Devices Specialization
Instructor: Wounjhang Park, Ph.D., Professor
This course introduces basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids and presents the theory describing the carrier behaviors in semiconductors. The course balances fundamental physics with application to semiconductors and other electronic devices.
Prior knowledge needed: Introductory physics including electromagnetics and modern physics and Introductory calculus and ordinary differential equations
Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
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Grading
Assignment |
Percentage of Grade |
---|---|
Peer Review: Reciprocal Lattice |
3% |
Homework #1 |
12% |
Peer Review: Density of States and Fermi-Dirac Probability Function |
6% |
Homework #2 |
12% |
Homework #3 |
12% |
Peer Review: Haynes Shockley Experiment |
3% |
Homework #4 |
12% |
Final Exam |
40% |
Letter Grade Rubric
Letter Grade |
Minimum Percentage |
---|---|
A |
95% |
A- |
90% |
B+ |
85% |
B |
80% |
B- |
75% |
C+ |
70% |
C |
65% |
C- |
60% |
D+ |
55% |
D |
50% |
F |
0% |