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MATSCI 111 - Properties of Electronic Materials

Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

MATSCI

Course Number

111

Department

Materials Science and Engineering

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Properties of Electronic Materials

Course Description

Introduction to the physical principles underlying the electric properties of modern solids with emphasis on semiconductors; control of defects and impurities through physical purification, bulk and thin film crystal growth and doping processes, materials basis of electronic and optoelectronic devices (diodes, transistors, semiconductor lasers) and optical fibers; properties of metal and oxide superconductors and their applications.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Dubon, Wu, Yao

Prerequisites

Physics 7A-7B-7C or Physics 7A-7B and consent of instructor.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Discussion, Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8