Information Package / Course Catalogue
Solid State Electronics
Course Code: EEE612
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

understanding the basic structures of semiconductors, understanding the quantum mechanical terms and to gain the ability to follow the latest developments in semiconductor technology.

Course Content

Basic properties of semiconductors, Introduction to quantum mechanics, Energy band theory, Equilibrium carrier statistics, recombination and regeneration processes, Carrier movements, Pn junction and diode structures, Metal semiconductor region, Metal-Oxide-semiconductor structures, Structures of Field Effect Transistors

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know and classify the spectral estimation problems.
2.To know parametric methods for spectral estimation and apply them to real world data.
3.To know nonparametric methods for spectral estimation and apply them to real world data.
4.To perform frequency domain analysis of random signals and systems and interpret the implementation outcomes.
5.To have technical background to understand and follow the up-to-date spectral estimation methods and study based on these methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals 2nd edition by R. Pierret, Prentice Hall
2.Semiconductor Devices Physics and Technology2nd edition by S.M. Sze, Wiley, 2002.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic properties of semiconductors
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic properties of semiconductors
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to quantum mechanics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Energy band theory
Week 6 - Theoretical
Carriers statictics at equilibrium
Week 7 - Theoretical
Carriers statictics at equilibrium
Week 8 - Theoretical
Repeat chapters - Midterm Exam.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Carrier Motion
Week 10 - Theoretical
Carrier Motion
Week 11 - Theoretical
pn junction and diode structure
Week 12 - Theoretical
metal-semiconductor junctions
Week 13 - Theoretical
metal-oxide-semiconductor structure and working principles
Week 14 - Theoretical
Field effect transistor structure and mechanism
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Term Assignment1%70
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1493168
Assignment1426
Term Project17310
Quiz1426
Midterm Examination17310
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
3
5
5
3
4
5
3
5
4
3
OÇ-2
4
5
3
3
5
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3
5
5
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4
5
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3
4
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3
5
5
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4
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4
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5
5
5
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4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
4
5
3
4
5
5
4
3
5
4
4
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2026