METE777 ELECTRONIC CERAMICS
| Course Code: | 5700777 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇİĞDEM TOPARLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, properties, and functionalities of materials used in electronic devices and systems. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between atomic structure, microstructure, and electronic behavior, covering semiconductors, conductors, dielectrics, magnetic materials, and emerging nanomaterials. Students will develop the ability to analyze, select, and design materials for applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and energy technologies, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical considerations for material processing, performance optimization, and reliability.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
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Explain the fundamental physical principles governing the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of electronic materials.
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Classify materials such as semiconductors, conductors, dielectrics, and magnetic materials based on their structure–property relationships.
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Analyze the effect of crystal structure, defects, doping, and microstructure on the performance of electronic materials.
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Evaluate the suitability of different materials for specific applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and energy devices.
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Apply material selection criteria to design components that meet targeted performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements.
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Interpret experimental or simulation data related to the characterization of electronic materials.
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Assess emerging trends and challenges in advanced materials for next-generation electronic technologies.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | can reach the general and specific knowledge/information, can analyze, crystalize and implement these in conducting scientific research in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | have compressive knowledge on the up-to-date engineering practices and methods and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are equipped with the analytical characterization knowledge required in realizing observational/experimental work-based research activities in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | can clearly define and formulate problems related to the field, and develop exceptional and novel procedures to solve such problems. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and invent novel/alternative solutions in his designs. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | can work effectively as a member of a team in his own field or interdisciplinary groups, he can be the leader in such formations and offer solutions in intricate cases; can also work independently and take responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | can communicate well in spoken and written English effectively. | ✔ | |||