Semiconductor Technology Certificate

In the Semiconductor Technology certificate program, students will learn the essential components of electronic circuits and related instruments. The fundamental processes, materials, and equipment for semiconductor manufacturing will also be introduced. Upon successful completion of the courses, students will be able to construct and troubleshoot common electronic circuits used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Recommended prerequisite course MAT 1140  

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Semiconductor Technology certificate program, students should be able to:

• Safely operate, construct, and test circuits using electronic equipment
• Construct circuits with resistors, inductors, and capacitors
• Explain the operation of an oscillator, common course, drain, and gate
• Construct and test transistor circuits
• Troubleshoot an electromechanical system
• Troubleshoot problems with power supply circuits, function generator circuits, alternating current (AC) and direct coupled (DC) amplifiers, circuit oscillator circuits, wave shaping circuits, Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) control circuits, Ramp generator circuits, Mutlivibrator circuits, and Relay circuits
• Describe the major steps, components, materials, and safety protocols in the semiconductor assembly and testing processes
• Use plasma principles to explain the desired results and sources of possible problems in plasma-enhanced semiconductor manufacturing processes