Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology - Basic Technical Certificate (BTC)
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Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Industrial Automation
- Program Code: SMT.BTC
- 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.
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 101L | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| MATH 143 | Precalculus I: Algebra (GEM 3) | 3 |
| SMT 200 | Programming for Semiconductor Manufacturing | 2 |
| SMT 210 | Nanofabrication I | 2 |
| SMT 220 | Quality Control and Statistical Processing | 3 |
| SMT 260 | Nanofabrication II | 2 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 16 | |
NOTE: This program is not yet approved for GI Bill® use.
Certificate 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 | |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 101L | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| MATH 143 | Precalculus I: Algebra (GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| SMT 200 | Programming for Semiconductor Manufacturing | 2 |
| SMT 210 | Nanofabrication I | 2 |
| SMT 220 | Quality Control and Statistical Processing | 3 |
| SMT 260 | Nanofabrication II | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 16 | |
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).
- 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.