- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is an introduction to semiconductor and electronic devices. Crystal properties of semiconductor materials will be described. After a review of the Bohr model and quantum mechanics Schrodinger equation will be solved. Energy bands and charge carriers in semiconductors will be described. Theory of forward-and reverse-biased p-n junction and transistor will be presented. Operation of field effect transistor will be explained. There will be experiments to relate theory to the electronic devices.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 7040
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$756.02
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:
- Explain semiconductor crystal lattices and be able to build a model.
- Describe model of an atom.
- Describe quantum mechanics and Schrodinger wave equation.
- Describe atomic structure, describe energy bands and charge carriers in semiconductors.
- Explain carrier concentrations and Fermi level.
- Explain drift and diffusion carriers.
- Describe theory of forward and reverse biased p-n junction and transistors.
- Explain operation of a field-effect transistor.
Effective as of Winter 2007
Related Programs
Semiconductor Theory and Applications (ELEX 7140) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of ELEX 7140 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 73976
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 09 Loading
- CRN 73976
- $756.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 09 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 4725 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Muhammad Ahmed
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Labs to be scheduled outside of class hours on Saturdays for a total of 18 hours, on a schedule to be determined on the first day of class. Registrants who are not BTech Electronics students must have approval from the program head. Please contact 604-432-8237 or soepts@bcit.ca for more information, or to be placed on a wait-list if the course is full. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.