METE433 MATERIALS FOR ORGANIC ELECTRONICS

Course Code:5700433
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. HÜSNÜ EMRAH ÜNALAN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn:

  • explain the reason for the (semi)conductivity observed in polymers,
  • describe basic operating principles of organic transistors, solar cells and light emitting diodes,
  • establish important relationships between structure and performance of devices during fabrication and use.

Course Content

Fundamentals of organic semiconductors and their applications in electronic and photonic devices; materials, manufacturing issues and applications in organic field effect transistors (OTFTs); light emitting diodes (OLEDs); photovoltaic devices (OPVs); memory devices; smart windows.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,
  • identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
  • have a knowledge of contemporary issues,
  • use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice,
  • apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems
9An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems