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ECE-3134: Introduction to Optoelectronics

Description: Fundamental principles of optoelectronics. The concept of photons, spontaneous emission, and simulated emission. Rate equation analysis of light emitting diodes and lasers. Operation principles and device characteristics of photodetectors and solar cells. Advanced topics such as quantum well and emerging materials.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ECE-2214

Required By: ECE-4805, ENGE-4735

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.38 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 38.32%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.21%

Linbo Shao202260.0%40.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.661
Yong Xu202452.2%29.0%11.4%3.7%1.9%1.9%3.263
Wei Zhou201944.4%44.4%11.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.371
Luke F Lester202153.8%30.7%7.7%0.0%0.0%7.7%3.471

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W