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INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS

ECE/PHYSICS 235
Course Description

An introduction to the physical principles underlying solid-state electronic and photonic devices, including elements of quantum mechanics, crystal structure, semiconductor band theory, carrier statistics, and band diagrams. Offers examples of modern semiconductor structures. Prior experience with MATLAB [such asE C E 203] is strongly encouraged but not required.

Prerequisites

MATH 222 and (PHYSICS 202 , PHYSICS 208 , or PHYSICS 248 ), or member of Engineering Guest Students

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Credits

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Offered

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Grade Point Average
3.01

-6.36% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.5%

-0.57% from Historical

A Rate
13.75%

-59.99% from Historical

Class Size
80

45.45% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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