Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2022-2023
ELEC 263 - INTRO TO PHYS ELECTRONICS LAB
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS LAB
Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 261 AND MATH 212 AND ELEC 305
Description: This is a 1-credit lab course that covers the fundamental physics of electronic devices. Topics include: physics of semiconductor devices including diodes, transistors and solar cells; Maxwell's equations, transmission lines, and antenna radiation. Students will complete about 4-5 lab measurements over the course of the semester. The course will include some short talks on current research by Rice faculty. Groups of students will prepare a short video presentation on current topics.