MatSci 152 will introduce students to the materials science and engineering behind semiconductor devices, including their applications and processing. Topics for the course include kinetic molecular theory and thermally activated processes; electrical and thermal conductivity of metals and semiconductors; introductory quantum mechanics for materials science; band structure and intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors; elementary p-n junction theory; semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, LEDs, lasers, and solar cells. The course will also cover the basics of bulk and nanoscale semiconductor processing including crystal growth, thin film deposition, etching, ion-implantation, colloidal synthesis, and lithography. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.

Faculty: Professor Jen Dionne (jdionnestanford.edu)
Teaching Assistant: Hadiseh Alaeian (alaeianstanford.edu).

Syllabus

Office Hours: Jen - Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm (Durand 125)
Hadiseh - Wednesday, 10-11am (Durand 126).

Midterm Exam:
The midterm exam will be held in class on Tuesday, May 8. You may bring a calculator and one sheet of notes.

Homework will be distributed each Thursday in class and is due the following Thursday at the start of class.

Homework 1 (due April 20, 2012)               Solutions to Homework 1

Homework 2 (due April 27, 2012)             Solutions to Homework 2

Lecture 1: A Brief History of Electronic Materials

Lecture 2: Atoms and Their Interactions

Lecture 3: Turning up the heat: Kinetic Molecular Theory

Lecture 4: Diffusion & Crystal Structure

Lecture 5: Electrical Conductivity of Metals

Scanned chapters are provided as a course supplement until additional textbooks become available from the bookstore.
Text: S.O. Kasap, Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, Third Edition
Chapter 1: Elementary Materials Science Concepts
Chapter 2: Electrical and Thermal Conduction in Solids

MatSci 192/202 will introduce students to the fundamental chemical principles underlying materials structure, properties, synthesis, and applications. Beginning from basic atomic and molecular bonding, students will learn how electronic structure impacts chemical properties and processing. Topics for the course include atomic and quantum chemistry; molecular orbital theory and molecular symmetry; solid bonding; acid-base chemistry; redox chemistry; and coordination chemistry and metal complexes. The course will also cover frontiers of materials chemistry, including nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and bioinorganic materials chemistry. Prerequisite: Introductory chemistry and physics.

Faculty: Professor Jen Dionne (jdionnestanford.edu)
Teaching Assistant: Ashwin Atre (aatrestanford.edu).

Syllabus

MatSci 152 will introduce students to the materials science and engineering behind semiconductor devices, including their applications and processing. Topics for the course include kinetic molecular theory and thermally activated processes; electrical and thermal conductivity of metals and semiconductors; introductory quantum mechanics for materials science; band structure and intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors; elementary p-n junction theory; semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, LEDs, lasers, and solar cells. The course will also cover the basics of bulk and nanoscale semiconductor processing including crystal growth, thin film deposition, etching, ion-implantation, colloidal synthesis, and lithography. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.

Faculty: Professor Jen Dionne (jdionnestanford.edu)
Teaching Assistant: Hadiseh Alaeian (alaeianstanford.edu).

Syllabus

MatSci 192/202 will introduce students to the fundamental chemical principles underlying materials structure, synthesis, properties, and applications. Beginning from basic atomic and molecular bonding, students will learn how electronic structure impacts chemical properties and processing. Topics for the course include basic synthesis and reaction chemistry, materials characterization, small molecules in solids, polymers, glasses and ceramics, metals, semiconductors, superconductors, and nanomaterials. Throughout the class, emphasis will be given to the applications of these materials in fields including electronics, photonics, biomedicine and renewable energy.

Faculty: Professor Jen Dionne (jdionnestanford.edu)
Teaching Assistant: Jammie Peng (jypengstanford.edu). Syllabus

MatSci 152 will introduce students to materials science and engineering for electronic and electro-optic device applications. This course will cover both theoretical and experimental problems in electronic materials. Topics for the course include kinetic molecular theory and thermally activated processes; electrical and thermal conductivity of metals and semiconductors; quantum mechanics; band structure and intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors; elementary p-n junction theory; semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, LEDs, and solar cells; optical properties of materials; superconductivity; magnetism. The course will also cover the basics of bulk and nanoscale semiconductor processing including crystal growth, thin film deposition, etching, ion-implantation, colloidal synthesis, and lithography. Prerequisite: ENGR 50 or equivalent.

Faculty: Professor Jen Dionne (jdionnestanford.edu)
Teaching Assistant: Evan Runnerstrom (erunnr88stanford.edu). Syllabus