B. Course Syllabi for Materials Engineering

1. Course Name: Mat E 331 Introduction to Electronic Properties of Materials

2. Catalog Description: Mat E 331. Introduction to Electronic Properties of Materials. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Introduction to electronic properties of materials and their practical applications. Band theory of electron states in materials, conduction mechanisms, electrical properties, magnetic properties and classification of magnetic materials, optical properties of metallic, semiconducting and dielectric materials. Laboratory experiments.

3. Prerequisites: Mat E 211.

4. Textbook/Materials: Electronic Properties of Materials, Rolf E. Hummel, 2nd ed., Springer-Verlag, 1993.

5. Course Learning Objectives:
The student will be able to:

• describe electronic behavior in terms of band theory
• predict electronic behavior of different classes of materials
• select appropriate materials for electronic applications
• describe practical applications

6. Topics Covered: Electrical Conductivity, Band Theory of Metals, Semiconductors, Insulators, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors, Ionic Conduction, Dielectric Materials, Piezoelectricity, Thermoelectricity, Ferroelectricity, Magnetic Dipoles and Moments, Classification of Magnetic Materials, Magnetization, Magnetic Hysteresis, Ferromagnetism, Antiferromagnetism, Superconductors, Optical Behavior of Materials.

7. Class/Laboratory Schedule: Class MW 1:10-2:00, Lab T 12-3

8. Professional Component: Mat E 331 contributes 3 credits to Engineering Topics and to the professional component of this program through the discussion of case studies which include economic, environmental, and political factors.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives: Objectives: A, C, E Outcomes: a, b, d, e, g, h, k-o, r (significant)

10. Prepared by: David Cann, 8/10/99, rev. 5/24/00 KPC