ELEC1205 Solid State Devices

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Understand the nature of semiconducting materials
• Understand the physics that influences the presence of charge carriers in a semiconductor
• Describe the factors that influence the flow of charge in semiconductors
• Describe the operation of semiconductor devices
• Calculate voltage and current changes in semiconductor devices

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Develop understanding of solid state physics
• Develop analytical approaches to understanding semiconductor devices
• Meet this module's contribution to the subject specific intellectual learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Develop analytical approaches to understanding complex physical systems
• Undertake laboratory experiments
• Complete a formal report on laboratory experiments
• Meet this module's contribution to the transferable and generic learning outcomes of ELEC1029.

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use knowledge of physics to understand the behavior of semiconductor devices
• Apply appropriate mathematical techniques to solve semiconductor problems
• Understand the operation of semiconductor devices
• Apply appropriate techniques to solve semiconductor device problems
• Apply appropriate laboratory techniques to measure semiconductor properties
• Apply appropriate laboratory techniques to measure semiconductor device characteristics
• Meet this module's contribution to the subject specific practical learning outcomes of ELEC1029