Maricopa Community Colleges  SMT231   19994-20025 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/23/99
SMT231 19994-20025 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Semiconductor Materials Science, Devices, and Circuits
Introduction to mechanical and electromagnetic properties of materials used in electronics. Semiconductor physics and solid-state device characteristics, material properties. Device operations, circuits, and applications. Prerequisites: ELE/SMT108 and (CHM130 and CHM130LL).
Cross-References: ELE231
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SMT231   19994-20025 Semiconductor Materials Science, Devices, and Circuits
1. Explain historical and current contexts for the principles and applications of semiconductor materials, devices, and circuits. (I, II, III)
2. Work effectively in collaborative groups. (I, II, III)
3. Apply the Scientific Method and other critical thinking models to semiconductor materials, devices, and circuits for hypothesis development, experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis. (I, II, III)
4. Design, construct, and analyze practical semiconductor device circuits. (II, III)
5. Troubleshoot malfunctioning semiconductor device circuits. (II, III)
6. Apply logical, efficient, and effective problem-solving techniques using graphical, mathematical, and written communications. (II, III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
SMT231   19994-20025 Semiconductor Materials Science, Devices, and Circuits
    I. Semiconductor Materials
        A. Atomic versus bulk characteristics
        B. Crystal structures, geometries, and imperfections
        C. Phase diagrams
        D. Conducting properties of materials
        E. Semiconductor processing
      II. Semiconductor Devices
          A. Diodes
          B. Bipolar transistors
          C. Field effect transistors
          D. Device troubleshooting
          E. Device applications
        III. Semiconductor Circuits
            A. Diode circuits
            B. Transistor circuits
            C. Circuit troubleshooting
            D. Circuit applications
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