MICROPROCESSING OF MATERIALS
Integration of materials science theory and materials engineering practice as applied to the processing of materials at the microscopic level.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: M S & E 350 , 351 , or CBE 440 , or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain basic semiconductor physics, and apply these same physics to approximate device carrier densities, mobility, switching behavior, and other electronically related quantities Audience: Undergraduate 2. Design process flows based on the physical processes required for desired outcomes in target semiconductor device structures Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe how lithography processes are executed and be able to weigh the benefits of each lithography technique against each other Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze device characteristics and connect this analysis with designed process flows Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain basic semiconductor physics, and apply these same physics to approximate device carrier densities, mobility, switching behavior, and other electronically related quantities Audience: Undergraduate 2. Design process flows based on the physical processes required for desired outcomes in target semiconductor device structures Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe how lithography processes are executed and be able to weigh the benefits of each lithography technique against each other Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze device characteristics and connect this analysis with designed process flows Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027