55: 072 Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Overview

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Overview
The Instructor The Book Course Web Site Communicating Course Outline Grading Policy

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Instructor
Dr. Alan Tribble
Principal Systems Engineer, Rockwell Collins

UI Office
2320 Seamans Center Office Hours: Immediately After Class or by Appointment

Off Campus Contact Information

Cell Phone: (319) 431-1187 Office Phone: (319) 295-9479 Office Fax: (319) 295-2005 Office Email: actribbl@rockwellcollins.com Evening Email: alan@atribble.com

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Course Text
Sze, S. M., Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology, 2nd Ed., (New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2002).

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Course Web Page

The Course Web Page
www.engineering.uiowa.edu/ece/ugrad/ ugradpages.htm

Also on the Instructors Personal Web Site

www.alantribble.com/EEMAD.htm

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Course Web Page, Continued

Information on the Web Site
Revised Syllabus, Lecture & HW Schedule
I Will Update The Information in the Syllabus in Real Time
Lecture Dates, Exam Dates, ...

Instructors Notes
My Lecture Notes Will be Available Electronically
Id encourage you to print them out before class and write your notes in the margins

Homework & Exam Solutions

I Will Make Homework & Exams Solutions Available

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Communications
I Will Communicate to You Via
Lectures Web Site
I Will Email Everyone Anytime Information Changes
Please Make Sure I Have Your Email Addresses?

You May Communicate With Me Via

Follow Up Discussions Phone (If Time Critical)
(319) 431-1187 (cell phone) or (319) 295-9479 (Rockwell)

Email (If Not Time Critical)

actribbl@rockwellcollins.com alan@atribble.com
Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

7 am - 5 pm 5 pm - 10 pm
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Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

Course Overview
Semiconductor Physics
Chapters 1 to 4
Introduction Energy Bands & Carrier Concentration in Thermal Equilibrium Carrier Transport Phenomena p-n Junction

Semiconductor Devices
Chapters 5 - 9
Bipolar Transistor MOSFETs MESFETs Microwave Diodes, Quantum-Effect, & Hot Electron Devices Photonics

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Course Overview, Continued

Manufacturing Technology
Chapters 10 - 12
Crystal Growth Lithography

Schedule Will be Flexible to Ensure That We Cover the Topics That are Important and Interesting
Let Me Know Whats of Interest to You

Current Trends
Research & Development Industrial Applications

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Grading Policy
Homework
100 Problems Assigned Over the Semester

Final Exam
200 Point Comprehensive Exam

First Exam
100 Points
Chapters 1 - 4

Research Paper
A Short, (< 5 Page), Report on a Related Topic of Interest
Example
How to Select Solar Cells for a Spacecraft

Second Exam
100 Points
Chapters 5 - 9
Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Academic Misconduct
Please Familiarize Yourself With the College of Engineering Policy on Academic Misconduct
Policies and Regulations Affecting Student Life

Policy on Student Collaboration

Homework
May Work Together in Small (2-3) Groups

Report
May Work With One Other Student

Exams
Must Work Alone

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Questions?
What Other General Information About the Course Would You Like to Know?

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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Action Items
Instructor
Post Format for Reports Post Lecture Notes Verify Student Email Addresses
Ask for Preferences on TA Office Hours

Students
Read Chapter One Prepare for Chapter Two

Dr. Alan Tribble University of Iowa

Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices

Fall 2002

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