Physical Foundations of Solid-State Devices I
Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering ECSE-696X

Description
The course teaches the physical foundations underlying the operation of modern electronic and photonic solid-state devices. Quantum mechanical foundations will be emphasized. As the spatial dimensions of electronic and photonic heterostructure devices shrink, the inclusion of quantum mechanics provides a useful description of many physical processes. The course will give students a solid foundation for other microelectronics and photonics courses (e.g. SDM I / SDM II / Optoelectronics).

Prerequisites
Elementary undergraduate courses in physics (e.g. PHYS-1100 Physics I and PHYS-1200 Physics II).

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 14 sessions
Homework: 5
Project/Paper: 1
Exams: 2

Grading
Homework: 10%
Project/Paper: 10%
Exams: 80%

Computing
Email and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of WebCT, and printing of course notes.

Access to WebCT, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for WebCT.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - technical elective
ELEC - technical elective
EPOW - technical elective
ESCI-MOT - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MSE - elective with advisor pre-approval
ITEC - n/a
MANE - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - elective with advisor pre-approval

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and is required for the Certificate in Computer Science.

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