Course detail

Microelectronics in English

FEKT-LMENAcad. year: 2012/2013

Reading of mathematical symbols and expressions. Terminology of basic electricity, circuits, fields, signals, laws and theorems.
Fundamentals of semiconductor physics, PN junction. Diodes and transistors. Analogue integrated circuits. Digital integrated circuits. Semiconductor memories. Microprocessors.
Technology of microelectronics, materials, structures.
State of art and perspectives of microelectronics.
Microelectronics terminology at conferences, presentations, discussions, examinations, in publications and report writing.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students with the basic knowledge of English will get further knowledge of precise English terminology in electronics and microelectronics needed for a continuation of their study in English or for a work abroad. In addition to the professional terminology the students will learn the behaviour in basic situations of university or working life.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is a professional language preparation of students for a study in English or a service abroad with the
emphasis on the professional accuracy of English terminology in
electronics and microelectronics. The subject is set for the students having basic knowledge of English grammar and spoken English.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Boylestad,R.-Nashelsky,L.: Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Prentice-Hall Inc, 1992 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-EEN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EEN , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-KAM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-KAM , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-BEI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-BEI , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-SVE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-SVE , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-MEL , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-MEL , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EVM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EVM , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-TIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-TIT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-EVM , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EVM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-TIT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-TIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-KAM , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-KAM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-BEI , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-BEI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-SVE , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-SVE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-MEL , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-MEL , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EEN , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
    branch ML-EEN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Reading of mathematical symbols and expressions.
Terminology of basic electricity, circuits, fields, signals, laws and theorems.
Fundamentals of semiconductor physics, PN junction.
Passive components, diodes and transistors.
Analogue integrated circuits.
Analogue integrated circuits.
Digital integrated circuits.
Semiconductor memories. Microprocessors.
Microelectronic materials and structures.
Fabrication of integrated circuits
Fabrication of integrated circuits
State of art and perspectives of microelectronics.
Microelectronics terminology at conferences, presentations, discussions, examinations, in publications and report writing.