Course Title: Electronic Materials

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Electronic Materials

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
EEET2148	City Campus	Postgraduate	125H Electrical & Computer Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2016
EEET2148	City Campus	Postgraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Prof. Yongxiang Li

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2896

Course Coordinator Email: yongxiang.li@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 12.08.13

Course Coordinator Availability: email for appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

It is assumed that students have knowledge of the physics of electricity at first year undergraduate level, for example Engineering Science and Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Course Description

The course provides an introduction to materials and their properties that are used in the realisation of electronic devices. The materials encountered include semiconductors, dielectrics, and organic materials. The electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and physical properties of these materials are covered with reference to their applications in electronic devices. The course will also cover typical synthesis and characterisation methods for these materials. Recent advances in the applications of these materials will be presented.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):  

PLO 2 Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 5 Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 8 Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.​​"

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1 Describe and analyse the underlying physical phenomena (e.g., electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal) in semiconductors, dielectrics, and organic electronic materials and devices.

CLO2 Diagnose limitations in electronic materials that affect the specifications, reliability, and lifetime of manufactured electronic devices.

CLO3 Critically evaluate new developments in materials for the design and fabrication of advanced electronic devices.

CLO4 Communicate complex engineering designs, device fabrication processes, testing and characterisation results, and discuss experimental data to understand the performances and limitations of electronic materials and devices through written reports.

CLO5 Effectively apply advanced theory, modelling, and data analytics technologies to solve engineering problems and predict material behaviour in specific applications.

Overview of Learning Activities

The course is to be based on a series lectorials, tutorials, modelling and laboratory activities and demonstrations. There will be a series of pre-recorded lectures covering the stated topics. In addition, you are expected to undertake self-paced exercises in the topic material.

Overview of Learning Resources

You will be able to access course information and learning materials through RMIT University's online systems, including course notes on each topic, tutorials, assessment examples and pre-recorded lecture videos prepared by the teaching staff as well as recordings of each class activity. 

Lists of relevant reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible internet sites will be provided. 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Class Test 1
Weighting 20% CLO 1

Assessment Task 2: Class Test 2
Weighting 25% CLO 1, CLO 2

Assessment Task 3: Laboratory Report
Weighting 25% CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6

Assessment Task 4: Written Assignment
Weighting 30% CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.  Students will receive feedback on their progress in the course following the class tests and laboratory practice.