Semiconductor-based integrated circuits, or chips, are essential building blocks of all modern conveniences based on electronic computing, communications, and control systems.
The Semiconductor Technology Certificate introduces students to the basic science and engineering principles you'll need to understand advanced manufacturing and the fabrication of semiconductor chips.
Careers in Semiconductor & Smart Manufacturing
Admission Requirements
Students are expected to meet the admission requirements for the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
Incoming freshman will be expected to have four years of high school math and a year of chemistry or physics.
Electrical Engineering Student Laboratories
Take Courses in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry and Physics
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Start with Two Core Courses
The two core courses — taken in your sophomore or junior year — provide a general overview of the semiconductor industry, chip manufacturing processes and basic material properties.
The two required core courses are cross-listed in Electrical Engineering or Physics:
EE 2304 - Introduction to Semiconductor Technology OR PHYS 2304 - Introduction to Semiconductor Technology
EE 3303 - Electronic Materials and Semiconductor Devices OR PHYS 3303 - Electronic Materials and Semiconductor Devices
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Choose Three Electives that Match Your Interests
You'll need to take three elective courses — from among Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Electrical Engineering or Physics — that provide options in different theoretical and practical skills related to semiconductor technology.
Topics include analytical methods and fabrication tools, conventional and novel electronic materials, chemical and physical process steps used in chip fabrication, design and use of electronic devices, integrated circuits as well as industry-grade simulation and design tools.