Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Engineering
- Program Code: SMT.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| MATH 143 | Precalculus I: Algebra (GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics I (GE Elective) | 3 |
| PHYS 111L | General Physics I Lab (GE Elective) | 1 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| AMET 121 | DC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 131 | AC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 136 | Industrial Tools and Fabrication | 3 |
| AMET 141 | Analog Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 151 | Digital Circuits and Application | 4 |
| Select one of the following options: | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry 2 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab 2 | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| General Chemistry I 2 | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab 2 | ||
| MATH 144 | Precalculus II: Trigonometry 1 | 2 |
| SMT 200 | Programming for Semiconductor Manufacturing | 2 |
| SMT 210 | Nanofabrication I | 2 |
| SMT 220 | Quality Control and Statistical Processing | 3 |
| SMT 230 | Automated Control Systems | 3 |
| SMT 260 | Nanofabrication II | 2 |
| SMT 240 | Vacuum Technology | 2 |
| SMT 250 | Radio Frequency Energy and Plasma | 2 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Students who have prior experience with chemistry are strongly encouraged to take the Chemistry Placement exam at the CWI Assessment Center. Passing the Chemistry Placement exam will allow students to register directly into CHEM 111 General Chemistry I, which is the recommended Chemistry option for SMT majors.
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If students would prefer to complete their GEM 3 math requirement in a single semester, they may take MATH 147 Precalculus (5 credits) instead of MATH 143 Precalculus I: Algebra (3 credits) and MATH 144 Precalculus II: Trigonometry (2 credits).
Degree Plan: Fall Or Spring Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AMET 121 | DC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 131 | AC Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 136 | Industrial Tools and Fabrication | 3 |
| MATH 143 | Precalculus I: Algebra (GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AMET 141 | Analog Circuits and Application | 5 |
| AMET 151 | Digital Circuits and Application | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Precalculus II: Trigonometry 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry 2 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab 2 | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| General Chemistry I 2 | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab 2 | ||
| SMT 200 | Programming for Semiconductor Manufacturing | 2 |
| SMT 210 | Nanofabrication I | 2 |
| SMT 220 | Quality Control and Statistical Processing | 3 |
| SMT 230 | Automated Control Systems | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics I (GE Elective) | 3 |
| PHYS 111L | General Physics I Lab (GE Elective) | 1 |
| SMT 240 | Vacuum Technology | 2 |
| SMT 250 | Radio Frequency Energy and Plasma | 2 |
| SMT 260 | Nanofabrication II | 2 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Students who would prefer to complete their GEM 3 math requirement in a single semester by taking MATH 147 Precalculus instead of MATH 143 Precalculus I: Algebra and MATH 144 Precalculus II: Trigonometry are advised to complete their GEM 6 requirement in their first semester and MATH 147 in their second semester.
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Students who have prior experience with chemistry are strongly encouraged to take the Chemistry Placement exam at the CWI Assessment Center. Passing the Chemistry Placement exam will allow students to register directly into CHEM 111 General Chemistry I, which is the recommended Chemistry option for SMT majors.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Work with computer applications including Word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, custom applications, internet, email, and basic computer security.
- Use the concepts of applied math including measurement, conversion, algebra/functions, basic statistics, and statistical process control (SPC).
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of test equipment associated with basic electronics and systems.
- Read and effectively interpret electronic schematic diagrams as they relate to physical circuitry and systems.
- Analyze and repair faults in basic electronic circuits and systems found in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
- Understand the fundamentals of the semiconductor manufacturing process.
- Demonstrate cognitive problem-solving ability necessary for technicians working in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
- Understand and follow all safety protocols found in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Communicate technically through writing, reading, listening, and speaking to express critical and analytical ideas.
- Recognize the social and ethical responsibilities of a professional working in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Understand and demonstrate the technology used to complete the manufacture of microelectronic circuits.