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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$756.02
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of ELEX 7140 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70552
Dates
Apr 20 - Jul 27 Loading
- CRN 70552
- $756.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 - Jul 27 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2045 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Shawn Sederberg
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Monday, May 18th (Victoria Day). 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 must have departmental approval. Please contact soepts@bcit.ca with the course CRN and your BCIT ID for approval, more information, or to be placed on a waitlist 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.
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