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IILM UNIVERSITY, Gurugram

School of Computer Science & Engineering
COURSE PLAN
Programme : B. Tech (CSE)

Course : Semiconductor Devices and Quantum Physics

Course Code : CSE25101

No. of Credits : 3

Semester : I

Session : 2025–26

Batch : 2025–29

Course Teachers: Dr Aarti Tewari, Dr. Rahul Thakur

Course Coordinator: Dr. Aarti Tewari

Email : [Link]@[Link]

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Prepared By Approved By
Course Coordinator Dean
 COURSE PLAN
I. PREREQUISITE:

Intermediate level Mathematics and Physics

II. PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) and PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs):

A. PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

After completion of the program, the students will be able to:

PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system
components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and
safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including
design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.

PO5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and
IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health,
safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
engineering practice.

PO9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams,
and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community
and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation,
make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects
and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and
life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
 B. Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs): Computer Science & Engineering graduates will be able to:

PSO1. Employ computing principles, Data Structures, and algorithmic development in system and application
programming, employing problem-solving strategies.

PSO2. Design and deploy applications by utilizing software design patterns, principles, cutting-edge technologies, and
computing tools.

● [Link].-Computer Science & Engineering (Specialization in AI/ML)

PSO3. Apply comprehensive knowledge and advanced techniques in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to
prototype, analyze, design, and deploy AI subsystems and Intelligent Systems.

● [Link].-Computer Science & Engineering (Specialization in Data Science & Big Data Analytics)
PSO3. Apply the skills and tools necessary to analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and develop
predictive models using cutting-edge techniques in data science and big data analytics to address real-world business
challenges effectively.
● [Link].-Computer Science & Engineering (Specialization in Cloud Computing)
PSO3. Apply comprehensive knowledge and exposure to virtualization, cloud computing architectures, deployment,
and security strategies to design and manage scalable and reliable cloud-based solutions.
● [Link].-Computer Science & Engineering (Specialization in Cyber Security)
PSO3. Apply comprehensive security measures, conduct risk assessments, respond to security incidents, and develop
solutions for emerging threats and technologies to safeguard data, privacy, integrity, and cyberspace.

III. Course Outcomes

On completion of this course, the students will be able to

CO1 Understand the foundational principles of classical mechanics and their limitations.

CO2 Develop a strong foundation in the principles of quantum mechanics.

Understand the mathematical tools and concepts essential for quantum computing.
CO3

CO4 Develop a strong foundation in semiconductors devices.

 Course
Semiconductor Devices and Quantum Physics

CO4
CO3
CO2
CO1
Title

Average
2
2
3
3
PO1 Engineering Knowledge

III A. PEDAGOGY
1: Slight (Low)

3. Quiz
2
3
3
2
PO2 Problem analysis

2.5 2.5

1. Class Test
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1
2
2
PO3 Design/development of solutions

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5. Class discussion
PO 4 Conduct investigations of complex problems

III B. COURSE COMPLETION PLAN

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3
2
PO 5 Modern tool usage

1.25

Total sessions
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PO6 The engineer and society

Total Assignment
Total Quizzes/Test
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PO 7 Environment and sustainability

2. Assignment
2: Moderate (Medium)
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4. Presentations
PO8 Ethics

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2
2
PO9 Individual or team work

45
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1
PO 10 Communication

.25
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PO 11 Project management and finance

2
2
2
1
PO12 Life-long Learning

1.4
Employ computing principles, Data Structures, and algorithmic
Table: Mapping of POs and PSOs v/s COs

3
3
2
3
PSO1 development in system and application programming, employing

2.75

3: Substantial (High)
problem-solving strategies.
Design and deploy applications by utilizing software design patterns,

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-

3
2
PSO2 principles, cutting-edge technologies, and computing tools.

1.25
methodologies

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PSO3 -Specialization specific

 Mid Term Examination 1
End Term Examination 1

* One Session =60 minutes, 1 credit= 15 session

III C. EVALUATION SCHEME

Test/Quiz Assignment Viva Exam Weightage

Theory Continuous Internal 2*10=20 2*10=20 - - 30
Courses Learning Assessm
with Assessment ent
Laboratory MSE - - - 20 20
ESE - - - 100 50
Total 100

III D. INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: WEIGHTAGE –30%

Internal Assessment shall be done based on the following:

Sr. No. Description Week

1 2 Class Tests/Quiz One before mid-semester and one after
2 2 Assignments (Problems/Presentations) One before mid-semester and one after
Internal Assessment Record Sheet (including Mid Term Examination marks) will be displayed online at the end of
semester i.e. last week of regular classroom teaching.

CLASS TESTS/QUIZZES:
Class tests (descriptive/numerical) and quizzes (objective) will be held: one of each at least 10 days before the Mid
Term and End Term Exams. Missing the viva-voce or quizzes results in loss of marks. Marks will be posted on LMS a
week before the exams.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments on theory and numerical problems will be given after each unit or mid-unit. Late submissions
will result in loss of marks.

MID TERM EXAMINATION: WEIGHTAGE –20%

Mid Term examination shall be one Hours duration and shall be a combination of short and long theory
Questions.

Date of showing Mid Term Examination Answer Sheets: Within a week after completion of mid semester
examination.

END TERM EXAMINATION: WEIGHTAGE – 50%

 End Term Examination shall be Three Hours duration and shall be a combination of Short and Long
theory/numerical Questions.

GRADING:
The overall marks obtained at the end of the semester comprising all the components above mentioned shall
be converted to a grade.

IV A. COURSE DELIVERY PLAN- Theory

No. of Course Outcomes Assignment(s) /

Topic/Sub Topics
Session Addressed Quizzes / Tests

Unit 1: Foundation of classical Physics and

15 1
Vector Analysis

Overview of the physics and its development,

Classical mechanics and its
limitations, Degree of freedom and its
significance in real life phenomena
, co-ordinate system, cartesian, spherical,
cylindrical.
Quiz 1, Assignment
curl gradient, divergence
1
curl gradient, divergence and its
applications (cartesian, spherical, cylindrical),
problem solving
Electrostatics: Columbs law, superposition
principle,
Gauss law and its application,

boundary condition of

Electrostatics.

10 2
Unit 2: Origin of Quantum Theory
Assignment 2
The limitations to existing theories of black body
radiation.
Planck’s hypothesis and its successes

Einstein explanation of the photoelectric effect.

Wave particle
duality
Uncertainty Principle,
Wave function, Properties of Wave
function,
Interpretation of wave functions.

Probability current densities and

Normalization.

Mid-Semester Exam

Unit 3: Wave function and Schrodinger Wave 15 3

Equation
Time independent Schrodinger equation and its
application
Energy Eigen values and Eigen functions
Class Test ,
Position momentum and energy operators Assignment 2
. Time dependent
Schrodinger equation and dynamical evolution
of the quantum state
Commutator
of position and momentum operators;
Expectation values of position and
momentum
Dirac (Bra-ket) notation, Wave function of a free
particle, Postulates of Quantum mechanics
5 4
Unit 4 : Introduction to Semiconductors
Basic concepts, Intrinsic and extrinsic
semiconductors
Quiz 2,Assignment 3
diffusion and drift currents
Fermi Level, Intrinsic carrier concentration

p-n Junction Diode

 Zener Diode, Photodiode
Light Emitting Diodes, applications of Diodes.

SUGGESTED READINGS:

Text Books:
1. Zettili, N., 2009. Quantum mechanics: concepts and applications. John Wiley \& Sons
2. Neamen, D., 2005. An introduction to semiconductor devices. McGraw-Hill

Reference Books:

1. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths."

2. "Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications" by Tarun Biswas
3. Quantum computation and quantum information by Nielsen, Michael A., and Isaac L. Chuang.

Online Resources

Youtube ink: Quantum Mechanics”

Prof. R. Shankar, Yale University

Link :
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V. GUIDELINES

Cell Phones and other Electronic Communication Devices: Cell phones and other electronic
devices (e.g., smartwatches, laptops) are not allowed during tests or exams and must be
turned off in the classroom.

E-Mail and online learning tool: Each student must have an email ID and password to access
the LMS regularly for important updates, including class test dates and guest lectures.
Schedule meetings or ask questions via email and prior appointment. Assignments should be
uploaded on the LMS. Research papers and reference materials will be shared via the LMS.

Attendance: Students are required to have minimum attendance of 75% in each subject.
Students with less than said percentage shall NOT be allowed to appear in the end semester
examination.

Passing criterion: Student has to secure minimum 40% marks in Total Marks in order to pass
in that paper.

A. COURSE OUTCOME ASSESSMENT

Course outcomes will be assessed through direct and indirect methods. Direct assessment
includes quizzes, tests, assignments, and exams, each designed to address specific outcomes.
Indirect assessment involves a student survey conducted at the end of the course. The results
from both assessments will be analyzed to suggest corrective actions for improvement.

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 Sample format for Indirect Assessment of Course Semiconductor Devices and Quantum
Physics outcomes

NAME:

ENROLLMENT NO:

Student ID:

COURSE:

PROGRAMME:

Please rate the following aspects of course outcomes of. Use the scale 1-4

CO1 Understand the foundational principles of classical mechanics and their limitations.

CO2 Develop a strong foundation in the principles of quantum mechanics.

Understand the mathematical tools and concepts essential for quantum computing.
CO3

CO4 Develop a strong foundation in semiconductors devices.

1. Satisfactory 2. Average 3. Good 4. Very Good

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