FK675 Semiconductor Physics I

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code FK675
Name Semiconductor Physics I
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ


Course Goal / Objective

Introduction to semiconductors and their basic properties.

Course Content

The elementary properties of semiconductors, energy levels in crystalline solids, impurity in crystals, carrier concentrations in thermal equilibrium, electron transport, thermal effects in semiconductor, diffusion in electrons and holes, crystal growth methods, p-n junction structure.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Marius Grundmann, The physics of semiconductors, Springer, 2006, Newyork, p.689.

Notes

Charles kittel, Intoduction to solid state physics,John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Newyork,1986,p.646


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Discusses the basic knowledge in the field of semiconductor physics.
LO02 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of technology.
LO03 Describes the transition from science to technology.
LO04 Designs technological device.
LO05 Designs experiments in the field of physics.
LO06 Interpret the results of the experiment and observation.
LO07 Follows and presents technological developments in the field.
LO08 Compares the use of semiconductor technology in different fields.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. 2
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform an independent research. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. 2
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. 3
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 2
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 2
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. 3
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. 2
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The elementary properties of semiconductors Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Applications of semiconductor Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Energy levels in crystalline solids Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Wave mechanics of free electrons Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Form of the energy bands, energy-level diagrams Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Concentration in thermal equilibrium Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Semiconductors with impurity levels Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Electron transport, thermal effects in semiconductor Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Thermal conductivity Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Thermo-electric power Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Thermo-magnetic effects Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 diffusion in electrons and holes Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Crystal growth methods Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 P-n junction structure Studied the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) 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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 152
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 17.05.2024 10:45