Microelectronics Technology: Solar Voltaic Manufacturing, associate degree
This degree option was added in 2008 with the arrival of the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry to the Portland area. Some PV processes are extremely similar to those used for integrated circuit manufacturing. The overall processing is simpler, but the equipment tends to be of a much larger industrial scale. This area of study puts greater emphasis on equipment systems and maintenance with some differences in automation technology.
Equipment technicians can find it relatively easy to transition between the PV and MT industries. This can be seen in the similarities between the MT AAS and the solar option. This is exhibited by the reduced emphasis on chemistry and the added circuit analysis requirements.
Award information
| Award | Length | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Microelectronics Technology: Solar Voltaic Manufacturing | 2 years |
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Course listing for the 2022-2023 catalog year.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CH 100 | Everyday Chemistry with Lab (or higher) * | 4 |
| MT 101 | Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing | 1 |
| MT 102 | Introduction to Semiconductor Devices | 1 |
| MT 104 | Introduction to Solar Voltaic Processing | 1 |
| MT 111A | DC and AC Electronics Intro 1 | 4 |
| WR 121 | College Composition | 4 |
| Second Term | ||
| 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 108 or MTH 243 |
Statistics for Process Control or Statistics I |
2 |
| MT 112A | DC and AC Electronics 1 | 4 |
| MT 121A | Digital Electronics Intro | 2 |
| Third Term | ||
| COMM 130 or COMM 215 |
Business & Professional Communication or Communicating in Teams and Small Groups |
4 |
| MT 113A | Applications of Semiconductor Devices 2 | 2 |
| MT 113B | Applications of Semiconductor Devices II 2 | 2 |
| MT 122A | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| MT 131 or ELT 125 |
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers or Basic Programmable Logic Controllers |
2 |
| WR 227 | Technical and Professional Writing 1 | 4 |
| Fourth Term | ||
| 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 151 | Assembly of Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
| MT 163 | Pneumatics | 2 |
| MT 173 | Sensors, Power Amps and Motors | 2 |
| 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 | 99 | |
- *
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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