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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, ENGE-4735, ENGE-4735, ENGE-4735

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 7

Average GPA: 3.35 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 35.54%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.89%

Linbo Shao202260.0%40.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.661
Luke F Lester202139.5%43.6%13.2%0.0%0.0%3.8%3.322
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

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