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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Semiconductor Physics II |
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| Course Code |
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FK-674 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns electron and hole scattering
Learns recombination of electron and holes
Learns semiconductor optics
Learns band structure approach
Learns semiconductor materials
Learns amorphous semiconductors
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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It is aimed to observe charge carier concentrations for pure and doped semiconductors in semiconductor physics. |
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| Course Contents |
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Fermi-Dirac distribution function in semiconductors and it´s properties, state density, Concentration of charge cariers of Fermi energy in pure and doped semiconductors and temperature dependence, Parameters of semiconductors, measurement of lattice parameters, resistance measurement, Hall effect |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecture Halls of Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Fermi-Dirac distribution function in semiconductors and its properties, state density |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Concentration of charge cariers of Fermi energy in pure semiconductors and temperature dependence |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Location of Fermi level in pure and doped semiconductors |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Concentration of charge cariers of Fermi energy in doped semiconductors |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Concentration of dopes of Fermi energy in doped semiconductors and temperature dependence |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Intense doped semiconductors, balaced semiconductors with dopes |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
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8 |
Parameters of semiconductors, measurement of lattice parameters |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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9 |
resistivity measurement, Hall event |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Concentration of charge cariers and mobility measurement |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Measurement of forbidden band gap in semiconductors |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Measurement of semiconductor conductivity type , measurement ways of dopes´ ionization energy |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Measurement of effective mass of charge cariers, measurement of average lifes of balanced charge cariers |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Measurement of dopes´ difussion parameters, electron microscope analysis |
Research the related topic |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Final |
Final |
Final |
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16/17 |
Final |
Final |
Final |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
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 1. Marius Grundmann, The physics of semiconductors, Springer, 2006, Newyork, p.689.
2.Charles kittel, Intoduction to solid state physics,John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Newyork,1986,p.646
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develop and deepen the knowledge as a specialist in physics or different areas based on the Physics Bachelor´s qualification level. |
2 |
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Comprehend the importance of multidisciplinary studies related to Physics. |
1 |
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3 |
Use his/her advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Physics efficiently. |
1 |
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4 |
Integrate and interpret the knowledge from different disciplines with the help of his professional knowledge in Physics and conceptualize new perspectives. |
1 |
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5 |
Solve the problems in Physics by using research methods. |
1 |
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6 |
Carry out a study requiring expertise in physics independently. |
2 |
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7 |
Develop and provide new strategic approaches by taking responsibilty while solving the unexpected problems in Physics . |
2 |
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8 |
Take the responsibility of being the leader while solving the problems related to physical environments. |
3 |
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9 |
Evaluate the knowledge and skills gained in Physics by having a critical view and directs his/her learning. |
3 |
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10 |
Systematically transfer the current developments in the field of physics and his/her work to the person in physics field or outside of the field by supporting qualitative and quantitative data. |
3 |
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11 |
Take action to change the norms of social relations and critically examine these relationships, and develop them if necessary. |
1 |
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12 |
Make communication in oral and written by using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 level. |
1 |
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13 |
Use information and communication technologies in advanced level and use the software related with physics area.
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2 |
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14 |
Oversee social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in Physics. |
2 |
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15 |
Develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of physics and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. |
3 |
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16 |
Use the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Physics Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
14 |
14 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
14 |
14 |
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Total Workload: | 150 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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