Microelectronics Technology, associate degree
The traditional Microelectronics degree has been offered since 1995 and is well recognized in the industry. Most students in the program get this degree.
You are trained to work in the many local fabs as equipment or maintenance technicians and will be able to perform preventative and corrective maintenance and repair on the complex process equipment used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and solar cells. Equipment includes:
- Diffusion furnaces
- Ion implantation
- Physical and chemical vapor deposition systems
- Planarization systems
- Plasma and wet etch systems
The foundation of the program is three terms of analog circuit analysis covering DC and AC passive devices such as resistors, capacitors and inductors, and also active devices such as diodes, transistors, and op-amps. The foundation also includes two terms of digital electronics.
Second-year classes apply those concepts to actual fab equipment such as vacuum technology, plasma technology, with a three-term sequence working into the inter-related systems of process equipment. Second-year courses are also focused on semiconductor processes and quality control methods used in the industry.
The program requires college algebra as well as statistics, three terms of algebra-based physics, two terms of chemistry, technical writing, and two terms of business communications.
Award information
| Award | Length | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Microelectronics Technology | 2 years |
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Course listing for the 2022-2023 catalog year.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CH 104 or CH 151 or CH 221 |
Allied Health Chemistry I * or Preparatory Chemistry or General Chemistry I |
5 |
| MT 101 | Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing | 1 |
| MT 102 | Introduction to Semiconductor Devices | 1 |
| MT 103 | Introduction to Micro and Nano Processing | 1 |
| MT 111A | DC and AC Electronics Intro 1 | 4 |
| WR 121 | College Composition | 4 |
| Second Term | ||
| CH 105 or CH 222 |
Allied Health Chemistry II or General Chemistry II |
5 |
| MT 106 or MTH 95 or MTH 98 |
Math for Mechatronics or Intermediate Algebra or Math Literacy II |
3 |
| MT 107 or MTH 111 |
Math for Microelectronics or Precalculus I |
2 |
| MT 112A | DC and AC Electronics 1 | 4 |
| MT 121A | Digital Electronics Intro | 2 |
| Third Term | ||
| MT 108 or MTH 243 |
Statistics for Process Control or Statistics I |
2 |
| MT 113A | Applications of Semiconductor Devices 2 | 2 |
| MT 113B | Applications of Semiconductor Devices II 2 | 2 |
| MT 122A | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| MT 151 | Assembly of Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
| MT 163 | Pneumatics | 2 |
| MT 173 | Sensors, Power Amps and Motors | 2 |
| WR 227 | Technical and Professional Writing 1 | 4 |
| Fourth Term | ||
| COMM 130 or COMM 215 |
Business & Professional Communication or Communicating in Teams and Small Groups |
4 |
| MT 150 | Hand Tools for Assembly of Mechanical Systems | 1 |
| MT 180 | High Tech Employment Strategies | 1 |
| MT 222 | Quality Control Methods in Manufacturing | 3 |
| MT 223 | Vacuum Technology | 3 |
| MT 224 | Process Equipment I § | 3 |
| PHY 201 or PHY 211 |
General Physics or General Physics (Calculus) |
4 |
| Fifth Term | ||
| MT 227 | Process Equipment II | 3 |
| MT 240 | RF Plasma Systems | 3 |
| PHY 202 or PHY 212 |
General Physics or General Physics (Calculus) |
4 |
| Microelectronics Program Communication Elective 3 | 4 | |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Sixth Term | ||
| MT 200 | Semiconductor Processing | 3 |
| MT 228 | Process Equipment III | 4 |
| PHY 203 or PHY 213 |
General Physics or General Physics (Calculus) |
4 |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Total Credits | 103 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education.
- §
Course cannot be substituted for another course.
- 1
Students who have taken MT 111 and MT 112 can substitute both for MT 111A and MT 112A.
- 2
MT 113 can be substituted for (MT 113A and MT 113B).
- 3
Take one course from the COMM Elective list not already taken.
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