Design Of A Course In Semiconductor Device That Emphasizes Integration Of Knowledge

A new approach to teaching a traditionally engineering science oriented, required senior level course in semiconductor devices was used in our Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The new approach is called Integration of Knowledge, which is also one of our campus principles of undergraduate learning. Utilizing SUPREM IV software the course also integrates contents from electromagnetics, solid-state physics, electronics, and circuit analysis into the design and analysis of threeand four-terminal semiconductor devices starting with the basic pn junction. The course was also designed with ABET EC2000 in mind. The new approach was offered in Fall 2000 semester with 22 students, and an assessment of student satisfaction with the course and with their learning is reported.