ECE 205Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
Covers microscopic theory of electron transport in nanoelectronic devices and transistors. Topics include: ballistic transport; quantum conductance, NEGF-Landauer formalisms; molecular conductors; graphene and carbon nanotubes, quantum resonant tunneling devices; nanotransistors; and spintronics. (Formerly EE 218.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 201 or ECE 207. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students. Students with background in basic matrix algebra and MATLAB programming may enroll with permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | J Baskin Engr 169 | A. A. Yanik | Closed 12/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Yanik | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 100% | 3 |
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