COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTORS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FIZ 4150 INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTORS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SERPIL ŞAKIROĞLU

Offered to

Physics

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about the basic features and technological application areas of semiconductors.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Being able to explain the electronic properties of semiconductors.
2   Being able to describe the movement and recombination processes of charge carriers.
3   Being able to define P-N junction, metal - semiconductor junction mechanisms
4   Being able to explain the operating principles of semiconductor devices
5   Being able to specify semiconductor-based devices and their usage areas

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 The crystal structure of solids
2 Introduction to quantum mechanics
3 Introduction to quantum theory of solids - I
4 Introduction to quantum theory of solids - II
5 The semiconductor in equilibrium - I
6 The semiconductor in equilibrium - II
7 Carrier trasnport phenomena
8 Problem solving, midterm
9 Nonequilibrium excess carriers in semiconductors
10 The pn junction
11 The pn junction diode
12 Metal-semiconductor and semiconductor heterojunctions
13 MOSFET and the bipolar transistor
14 Student presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

Main textbook:
Semiconductor physics and devices, D. A. Neamen, McGrawHill, 2011.

Reference sources:
1) Modern Semiconductor Devices for Integrated Circuits, Chenming Hu, Pearson, 2009.
2) Physics of Semiconductor Devices, S. M. Sze, Kwok Kwok Ng, John Willey nad Sons, 2007.
3) Semiconductor Materials, An Introduction to basic prenciples, B.G.Yacobi, Kluwer, 2003.
4) Introduction to Semiconductor Physics, H.T.Grahn, Prentice-Hall, 1995.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecturing
2. Question-Answer Technique
3. Discussion Method
4. Presentation

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + FIN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Student performance will be determined by calculating the weighted average of midterm exams, homework/presentation and final exams.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance at 70% of the classes is mandatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

serpil.sakiroglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be anounced later.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Student Presentations 1 2 2
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 25 25
Preparing assignments 1 30 30
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 163

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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