Effectiveness of Knowledge Module on “Intel 45 nm transistor and high-k dielectric” into undergraduate semiconductor devices course

This work is an effort to evaluate the student awareness, knowledge, and interest concerning recent technological advancements, and also to foster interest toward the emerging technologies in the field related to their conventional courses. Senior level undergraduate students who are taking the Semiconductor Devices course participated in the study. We introduce one of the recent advancements in the semiconductor device field, “Intel 45 nm transistor and high-k dielectric,” through a brief one-lecture Knowledge Module (KM). Our knowledge module consists of a lecture, pre- and post-module assessments and evaluations containing a technical questionnaire and feedback surveys to measure knowledge acquisition and effectiveness of the module. The outcomes indicate a significant increase of interest about the technology and positive feedback on the module. Our future effort would measure retention, sample diversity and quantification for increased interest through statistical analysis.