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  Course Description
Course Name : Physics of Semiconductor devices II

Course Code : FZ 428

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 : Upon successful completion of this course
1.Learn about the basics of semiconductor devices
2. Learn the production of semiconductor devices
3. Learn about the principles of semiconductor devices.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To learn the fabrication and the priciple of operating semiconductor devices

Course Contents : pn junction, the threshold voltage, forward and reverse bias, ohmic contact, metal-semiconductor contacts and Schottky diode, bipolar joint (BJT) transistors, field effect transistors (MOSFET, MISFET, JFET), Photodiode, Solar Cell, Light Emitting Diodes (LED).

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Fabrication techniques of semiconductor devices Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
2 p-n junction diode, the production and characterization Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
3 forward-reverse bias in junction Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
4 Metal-semiconductor ohmic contact Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
5 Schottky Diode Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
6 Bipolar Junction Transistor Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
7 Different types of bipolar transistor Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
8 Midterm Exam Written Exam
9 Field effect transistors Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
10 MOSFET Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
11 MISFET Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
12 JFET Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
13 Photodiode Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
14 Solar Cell Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
15 Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Read to book about the subject, the research should be done on the internet Presentation
16/17 Final Exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Physics of Semiconductor Circuit Elements, Jean-Pierre Colinge, Cynthia A. Colinge
 Solid State Electronic Devices. Ben G. Streetman, Sanjay Banerjee
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. 1
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. 4
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 4
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. 3
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. 2
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 2
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 . 2
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. 3
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