Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)
Module ENGI4131: Advanced Semiconductor Devices
Department: Engineering
ENGI4131:
Advanced Semiconductor Devices
| Type |
Tied |
Level |
4 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
Available in 2019/20 |
Module Cap |
|
Location |
Durham
|
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
- As specified in programme regulations
Aims
- This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
- The module will provide graduates with
advanced knowledge and understanding of Advanced Semiconductor Devices
Content
- LEDs and Lasers
- Photodetectors, photodiodes, and avalance photodiodes
- Optical telecommunication systems, Photonics and Fibres
- Electronic materials and deposition/manufacture techniques
- Charge transport in disordered materials
- Thin film/Novel Transistors and Solar cells
Learning Outcomes
- An awareness of the
state-of-the-art of microelectronic
devices.
- An understanding of the scope for further developments and an
appreciation of the possible
exploitation of nanoelectronics and
optoelectronics technologies for the realisation of
new device architectures.
- An awareness of current
technology and industrial practices
along with the ability to apply those
methods in novel situations.
- An in-depth knowledge and
understanding of specialised and
advanced technical and professional
skills, an ability to perform critical
assessment and review and an ability
to communicate the results of their own work effectively.
- Capacity for independent
self-learning within the bounds of
professional practice.
- Highly specialised analysis
skills appropriate to an
engineer.
- Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering
concepts.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- The courses in Nanoelectronics and
Optoelectronics are assessed by written timed
examinations. Written timed examinations are
appropriate because of the wide range of
analytical, in-depth material covered in this module and to demonstrate the ability to solve advanced problems independently.
- Students are able to make use of
staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up
sessions available for up to one hour per week.
- Students will conduct a literature review on an aspect of the course and be assessed on the content and delivery of a presentation on this review. Seminars will be given to prepare the students in this presentation and assist them in developing skills necessary for a professional career in Engineering.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Lectures |
42 |
Typically 1 per week |
1 Hour |
42 |
|
| Literature Review presentations |
1 |
term 2 |
3 hours |
3 |
|
| Presentation workshop |
2 |
2 in term 1 |
1 Hour |
6 |
|
| Tutorials Hours |
As required |
Weekly sign-up sessions |
up to 1 hour |
8 |
|
| Preparation, Reading and
work on continual assessment |
|
|
|
141 |
|
| Total |
|
|
|
200 |
|
Summative Assessment
| Component: Coursework |
Component Weighting: 20% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Coursework |
|
100% |
|
| Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 80% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Examination |
3 hours |
100% |
No |
None
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
