Course Weekly Lecture Plan

Week	Topic
1	Introduction, overview of topics, overview of basic knowledge required for this course
2	Atomic models, crystal structure, semiconductor physics, doping, current flow mechanisms, Continuity Equation
3	pn junction, currents in unbiased pn junction, formation of depletion layer, carrier density diagrams, derivation of potential barrier and depletion layer thickness, and Semiconductor Diode Equation.
4	Types of diodes, Zener effect, Zener diodes, diode capacities, sample circuits constructed with diodes
5	Transistor physics, physical characteristics of BJT, biasing conditions, current components, transistor parameters
6	BJT as a switch and biasing for analog applications
7	Midterm Exam 1 (12 November 2024)
8	Transistor amplifier circuits: equivalent AC circuits, small signal analysis
9	Transistor amplifier circuits: gain and input/output resistance calculations, cascade amplifier circuits
10	Differential amplifier circuits: configurations, gain and input/output resistance and CMRR calculations
11	MOSFET, physical characteristics. MOS as a switch and biasing for analog applications
12	Midterm Exam 2 (24 December 2024)
13	Transistor amplifier circuits: MOS amplifiers
14	Operational Amplifiers (OPAMP) and applications