MATE 129: Introduction to Integrated Circuits Processing and Design
San Jose State University
Basic processes involved in the fabrication of integrated circuits: semiconductor physics, material preparation, oxidation, diffusion, photolithographic, thin-film deposition, and etching. Simple component layout and Artificial Intelligence-based evaluation of device parameters. Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MATE 25 or MATE 153 or TECH 25 with a grade of "C-" or better. Allowed Declared Majors: Any Engineering or Engineering Technology. Or Graduate/PBAC level. High Impact Practice: Collaborative Assignments/Projects.
Average GPA: 3.12
Grade distribution records: 45 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 13 | 28.9% |
| A- | 1 | 2.2% |
| B+ | 6 | 13.3% |
| B | 13 | 28.9% |
| B- | 3 | 6.7% |
| C+ | 2 | 4.4% |
| C | 6 | 13.3% |
| D+ | 1 | 2.2% |
Based on 45 student grade records across 3 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Emi Ishida 25 students, Average GPA 3.32
- Ewelina Natalia Lucow 20 students, Average GPA 2.88