Module Objective:

The objective of this module is to acquaint the student with the physical properties and applications of semiconductors.

*Physical properties of solid state electronic materials

*Electrical and optical properties of electronic materials and their relation to structure and composition

*The effect of temperature on the electrical properties of electronic materials

*p-n junctions and their application in electronic devices

*Fabrication of modern microelectronic devices

Some familiarity with the following concepts would be helpful in the understanding of the information in this module.

*Atomic theory

*Periodic table

*Valence structure and bonding in atoms

*Basic electricity

Parts of this module could be appropriately included in physical science, chemistry, physics, or tech-prep curricula.