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| Code | FK675 |
| Name | Semiconductor Physics I |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ |
Course Goal / Objective
Introduction to semiconductors and their basic properties.
Course Content
The elementary properties of semiconductors, energy levels in crystalline solids, impurity in crystals, carrier concentrations in thermal equilibrium, electron transport, thermal effects in semiconductor, diffusion in electrons and holes, crystal growth methods, p-n junction structure.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Marius Grundmann, The physics of semiconductors, Springer, 2006, Newyork, p.689.
Notes
Charles kittel, Intoduction to solid state physics,John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Newyork,1986,p.646
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the basic knowledge in the field of semiconductor physics. |
| LO02 | Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of technology. |
| LO03 | Describes the transition from science to technology. |
| LO04 | Designs technological device. |
| LO05 | Designs experiments in the field of physics. |
| LO06 | Interpret the results of the experiment and observation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The elementary properties of semiconductors | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Applications of semiconductor | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Energy levels in crystalline solids | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Wave mechanics of free electrons | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Form of the energy bands, energy-level diagrams | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Concentration in thermal equilibrium | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Semiconductors with impurity levels | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Electron transport, thermal effects in semiconductor | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Thermal conductivity | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Thermo-electric power | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Thermo-magnetic effects | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | diffusion in electrons and holes | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Crystal growth methods | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | P-n junction structure | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||