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Course Description Course Name : Semiconductor Device Physics I Course Code : FZ 479 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HAMİDE KAVAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1 Learn the basic properties of semiconductors. 2 Learn the energy band structure of semiconductors. 3 Learn the transport mechanism of in semiconductors. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learn about the production and operating principles of semiconductor devices Course Contents : General information about the structure of semiconductors, energy band structure, carrier concentration in equilibrium and non equilibrium, the Fermi level, charge transport, resistivity , mobility, Hall effect, diffusion, continuity equation, the basic device manufacturing techniques. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture halls of the Faculty   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General information about the structure of semiconductors Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 2 Energy band structure Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 3 Doped and undoped semiconductors Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 4 defects in Semiconductors Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 5 Equilibrium and non equilibrium carrier concentration Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 6 Fermi level Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 7 Transport properties of semiconductors Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 8 midterm exam exam exam 9 Charge transport mechanism in semiconductors, drift current, resistivity Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 10 Carrier concentration, mobility, Hall effect, conductivity types Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 11 Diffusion current, diffusion equation Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 12 Equalities drift diffusion, Einstein expression Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 13 generation and recombination Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 14 Direct and indirect transitions, generation-recombinations center Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 15 p-n junctions Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. presentation 16/17 final exam exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Semiconductor Physics-1, Tayyar Caferov  Circuit Components Semiconductor Physics, Jean-Pierre Coling, Cynthia A. Coling. Translation; Sebahattin Tüzemen, Süleyman Tekmen.  Solid State Electronics, Cafer Tayyar Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 2 2 Know the importance of individual development. 3 3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 3 4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 3 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 4 6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 4 7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 4 8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 3 9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 4 10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4 11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 3 12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 3 13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 3 14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 3 15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 3 16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 2 17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 3 18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 98 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.92 ECTS Credit: 4