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Experiments include direct hands-on investigations or are performed through computational approaches. Laboratory experiences include both fundamental studies as well as investigations on more applied topics. Course Information: 1.5 undergraduate hours. 1.5 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: MSE 307 and MSE 308 or permission of instructor. Senior standing.

Introduce seniors and new graduate students to the electrical properties of thin film materials and semiconductors through hands-on experiments. Covers both the principles and measurements of (a) thin-film resistance; (b) modification of electrical properties by thermal reaction; (c) thermoelectric effect; (d) carrier mobility and Hall effect.