Overview
Students majoring in ECE with a semiconductor emphasis develop the devices, systems, and technologies used to implement modern electronics devices and systems. Further, they support research into new technologies that, for example, will extend Moore's Law into the future.
Depending on the courses selected, completion of semiconductor area coursework can provide additional understanding of topics in quantum mechanics, semiconductor device fabrication, and solid state devices.
Students interested in this FA are encouraged to consider the course suggestions listed below when completing their plan of study form:
| Electrical Track Requirements | Suggested Options |
|---|---|
| Track | Electrical |
| Depth Elective (Select One) |
ECE:5700 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory |
| Breadth Elective (Select One) |
ECE:3330 Software Design ECE:3350 Computer Architecture and Organization |
| 5000-Level ECE Elective (Select Two) |
All 5000-level depth electives listed above and
ECE:5995 Quantum Engineering: Computing and Devices (Prerequisites: MATH:2550 and ENGR 2730) |
| ECE Elective (Select One) |
All breadth, depth and 5000-level ECE electives listed above |
| Technical Elective (Select One) |
All breadth, depth and 5000-level ECE electives listed above and PHYS:3741 Intro. to Quantum Mechanics I PHYS:3742 Intro. to Quantum Mechanics II PHYS:3710 Intermediate Laboratory ECE:4728 Intro. to Solid State Physics (Same as: PHYS:4728) |
| Additional Electives (Select one 3 s.h. & one ≥2 s.h.) |
Any of the above OR course selected in consultation with advisor. |
Advising Notes
- A physics minor can be earned by completing PHYS:2703, PHYS:2704, and 7 to 8 s.h. of 4000-level physics courses.
- A minor in mathematics can be earned by including one qualifying math course in the FA plan.
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