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ELECTRONICS OF SOLIDS

ECE 466
Course Description

Electronic, optical and thermal properties of crystalline solids. Energy-momentum dispersion of fundamental particles and excitations in solids leading to microscopic theories of conductivity, polarizability and permeability. Influence of materials characteristics on the performance of electronic and photonic devices.

Prerequisties

(ECE 305 or ECE 335 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.75

3.85% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
50%

-3.57% from Historical

Class Size
6

11.11% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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