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  Course Description
Course Name : Semiconductor Physics I

Course Code : FK-675

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns basic properties of semiconductors
Learns energy levels in crystalline solids
Learns impurities in crystals, the carrier concentration at thermal equilibrium, Electron transport
Learns thermal effects in semiconductor, electrons and holes diffusion
Learns crystal growth methods, pn junction structure.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims an introduction to semiconductors and their basic properties

Course Contents : Structural properties of semiconductors, crystal lattice, Miller indices, reciprocal lattice, Combination types in solids, crystal defects, pn junctions, density states of electron and holes

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture Halls of Faculty of Arts and Sciences


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Semiconductors, classification of solids wrt resistivity Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
2 Pure semiconductors, doped semiconductors, charge carier current in solids Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
3 Structural properties of semiconductors, crystal lattice, Miller indices, reciprocal lattice Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
4 Combination types in solids Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
5 Crystal defects Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
6 diffusion in semiconductors, diffusion rules Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
7 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
8 pn junctions Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
9 pn junction construction methods Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
10 Fundamentals of band theory in semiconductors Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
11 Electron energy relationship with the wave vector Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
12 density states of electrons and holes Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
13 Brillouin zones Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
14 Filling energy states of valance band with electrons, metals, insulators and semiconductors Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
15 final exam Final Final
16/17 final exam Final Final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Cullity B,Elements of X-ray diffraction, Addision-Wesley publishing Company Inc. USA, 1967.
  Marius Grundmann, The physics of semiconductors, Springer, 2006, Newyork, p.689.
 Charles kittel, Intoduction to solid state physics,John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Newyork,1986,p.646.
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 Develop and deepen the knowledge as a specialist in physics or different areas based on the Physics Bachelor´s qualification level. 2
2 Comprehend the importance of multidisciplinary studies related to Physics. 1
3 Use his/her advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Physics efficiently. 1
4 Integrate and interpret the knowledge from different disciplines with the help of his professional knowledge in Physics and conceptualize new perspectives. 1
5 Solve the problems in Physics by using research methods. 1
6 Carry out a study requiring expertise in physics independently. 2
7 Develop and provide new strategic approaches by taking responsibilty while solving the unexpected problems in Physics . 2
8 Take the responsibility of being the leader while solving the problems related to physical environments. 3
9 Evaluate the knowledge and skills gained in Physics by having a critical view and directs his/her learning. 3
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
11 Take action to change the norms of social relations and critically examine these relationships, and develop them if necessary. 1
12 Make communication in oral and written by using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 level. 1
13 Use information and communication technologies in advanced level and use the software related with physics area. 2
14 Oversee social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in Physics. 2
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
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).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total 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 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14
    Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload: 150
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6
ECTS Credit: 6