Course detail

Microelectronics in English

FEKT-MMENAcad. year: 2012/2013

Basic terminology of the university life. Reading mathematical symbols and expressions.
Terminology of basic electricity, circuits, fields, signals, laws and theorems.
Fundamentals of semiconductor physics, PN junction. Diodes and transistors. Analog 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

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaromír Brzobohatý, CSc.

Department

Department of Microelectronics (UMEL)

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 year

Course curriculum

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

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Vladislav Musil, CSc.

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.

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Microelectronics in English

Type of course unit