Chemical Engineering of Semiconductors Undergraduate Academic Certificate
The Chemical Engineering of Semiconductors Certificate aims to provide students with foundational training of the principles and practices relevant to microelectronics and closely-related semiconductor industries and applications areas with focus on surface science, materials physics, metrology, and instrumentation. The program will enhance students' knowledge and skills for industry and for advanced studies in the field, particularly for interdisciplinary STEM majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and biological, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and related engineering.
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 4150 | Integrated Circuit Fabrication | 3 |
| CHE 4550 | Surfaces and Colloids | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Electronics in Biological Engineering | ||
| Energy and Environmental Auditing | ||
| Design of Water and Wastewater Systems I | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Python Programming Essentials | ||
| Numerical Methods | ||
| Solid State Physics | ||
| Introduction to SAS/R Programming 1 | ||
| SAS Programming 1 | ||
| R Programming 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Only one of the STAT courses (STAT 4190, STAT 4260, and STAT 4270) can be counted toward the certificate.
Courses to total 12 credits for the certificate
1. Demonstrate knowledge of key terminologies, topics, and process principles particular to the needs of semiconductor-related industries.
2. Utilize core knowledge from disciplines such as chemical engineering, chemistry, and physics to solve industry-specific problems in semiconductor manufacturing and related fields of process engineering.
3. Solve complex, interdisciplinary engineering challenges at the intersections of product, process, and systems engineering.