MTE 208: Introduction to Electronic Materials and Properties
Winter 2007
Tu & Th: 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Room #: 17-1631
Instructor: Jeff Snyder email: jsnyder@caltech.edu
Web site: http://www.its.caltech.edu/~jsnyder/MTE208/
Office Hours: After Class: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. contact me in advance
Text: The Science and Design of Engineering Materials, Second Edition, Schaffer, Saxena, Antolovich, Sanders and Warner, McGraw-Hill (1999)
Introduction to materials (metals, ceramics and polymers) in research, engineering design, and manufacturing across electrical/electronic/computer engineering. Vocabulary and analytical tools of materials engineering and science used to describe and solve problems in theory and applications of design and behavior of electronic devices based on chemical, electronic, thermal, optical and magnetic properties of materials. Other topics: bonding, structural defects, diffusion rate processes, semiconductors, glass, ceramics, polymers, packaging materials, lasers, thermal, optical and magnetic properties.
Prerequisites: CHM 121 (123), PHY 131 (133), MAT 116
Grading:
Homework 10%
Quizzes 20% (best of 4)
Midterm 1 15%
Midterm 2 20%
Finals 35%
Policy on quizzes and exams: Closed Book, Closed Notes - all necessary information will be provided. No makeup exams without an excused absence.
Attendance: The schedule (topics, test dates) and homework assignments may change based on progress and student interest. Exams and quizzes may include topics covered in class that were not covered in the Textbook. Instructor will assume students will have attended all classes or made other arrangements.
Homework: Problems will be assigned the first class of the week and due a week later. Homework will be collected and graded based on level of effort (including timeliness) and understanding (excellent/pass/fail only). Solutions are available on the website. Homework should be considered an important part of the class, since the quizzes and exams may contain some homework-related problems.
Class Participation: You are encouraged to answer questions, ask questions, provide comments, etc.