1. ELEC 5730/6730 – Microelectronics Fabrication
Course Designation: The Microelectronics Fabrication course (with a hands-on lab section) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and processes used to manufacture microelectronic devices. The course covers a range of topics, including an overview of microelectronic fabrication and process technology; Photolithography; Pattern transfer; Etching; Oxidation; Diffusion; Ion implantation; Film deposition; Interconnections; Contacts; Packaging and yield; MOS and BiPolar process integration. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in the principles and practices of microelectronics fabrication and will be well-prepared to pursue careers in the field or continue their studies at the advanced level.
2. ELEC 5700/6700 – Semiconductor Fundamentals
Course Description: This course is focused on the fundamentals of semiconductors and provides the necessary foundation to understand the operation of semiconductor devices. This course is designed for students who are seeking an understanding of semiconductors from an electrical engineering perspective as well as interested in the application of semiconductor devices in circuits and systems. The course prepares students to understand the role of semiconductor properties in the operation of semiconductor devices and provides a starting point for those who wish to go deeper. The course will discuss the semiconductor fundamentals such as bandgaps, effective masses, electrons and holes, the Fermi function, doping and carrier densities, carrier transport, generation-recombination, quasi-Fermi levels as well as the mathematical description of electrons and holes in semiconductors and a discussion of how energy band diagrams provide a qualitative solution to these equations.
3. ELEC 5970/6970 – Fundamentals of Laser-Material Interactions
Course Designation: The spatial and temporal tunability, controlled energy and power densities, adjustable bandwidth, and polarization of laser beams enable a broad spectrum of applications in synthesis, processing, and in-situ diagnostics of materials and structures that are not accessible by other means. A fundamental understanding of lasers and their interactions with materials is essential for developing well-controlled processes. Laser-based manufacturing and material processing/ diagnostics have been widely used in many industries, including electronics, energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, and medical sectors. Laser-material interaction is a complex multi-physics process involving laser absorption, scattering, electron excitation, heat/mass transfer, phase changes, microstructure evolutions, etc. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of lasers, optics, and laser-matter interaction mechanisms in various laser-based manufacturing, materials processing, and diagnostic techniques. The students will have opportunities to explore the possibilities of using laser-based techniques in their own research areas.
4. ELEC 7970 – Quantum Materials and Devices
Course Designation: Science and technology are on the verge of a quantum revolution. Materials discovery and design have been a principal driving force in any technological progress and innovations. Inspired by the success of solid-state materials in the electronics revolution, the discovery, and design of new materials that can enable solid-state quantum device is foundational to the anticipated revolution. Recent progress in the field has been the discovery of two-dimensional quantum materials with interlayer interactions governed by van der Waals (vdW) forces that have been both theoretically and experimentally identified. These atomically-thin 2D materials provide enormous possibilities for fundamental and applied sciences at an unprecedented scale. The objective of this course is to study such emerging quantum materials with an emphasis on the synthesis, processing, and properties of 2D materials. In particular, students will be required to perform a literature review in order to identify the current research progress in these areas. This will enhance the student’s ability to comprehend the future direction of research in quantum materials and devices, current progress, and associated challenges.
5. ELEC 5130/6130 – RF Devices and Circuits
Course Designation: This course provides information about the fundamentals of radio frequency (RF) devices and circuits. It introduces both system and circuit-level designs on wireless communication transceivers. The course is designed for senior and graduate students with the prerequisite of ELEC 3700 Analog Electronics or with the consent of the instructor. Grading for 6130 requires additional work on class assignments.
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