STEM Division

This program, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State University Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Program, prepares students for careers as skilled technicians for manufacturers utilizing nanofabrication technology. This discipline includes biotechnology, automation, miniaturization, integration, optics, robotics and information systems. This program is designed for students who have already earned a college degree and wish to expand their education.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

• Apply statistical methods for accuracy, precision and error analysis as they pertain to quality control, measured results and calculated results.
• Utilize computer applications, including spreadsheets, word processing and online communications for processing data.
• Explain basic scientific principles related to the behavior of matter at the atomic and macroscopic levels in chemical, biological and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrate necessary skills to function as a manufacturing technician in nanofabrication.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating state of the art nanofabrication equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in identifying component and system level problems.
• Apply the concepts of the nanofabrication process related to advanced electronic and the latest nano-level manufacturing technologies.

Proficiency Certificates are certificates which are designed to prepare students for specific occupations and allow the student to enter the world of work with a targeted set of skills valuable in the designated occupational area.

Required Classes (38 credits) 

• MAT 165 Trigonometry  (3 credits) 
• IFT 110 Microcomputer Applications  (3 credits)
• CHE 150 Chemistry I  (4 credits)
• CHE 155 Chemistry II  (4 credits)
• MAT 210 Statistics  (3 credits)
• PHY 150 Applied Physics  (4 credits)
• NSC 180 Electronics for Nanoscience  (4 credits)
• NSC 200 Nanofabrication Seminar  (1 credit)
• BIO 150 Biology I  (4 credits)

These courses below are taught at Penn State Main Campus. 

• NSC 211 Materials, Safety & Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology  (3 credits)
• NSC 212 Basic Nanotechnology Process  (3 credits)
• NSC 213 Materials in Nanotechnology  (3 credits)
• NSC 214 Lithography for Nanotechnology  (3 credits)
• NSC 215 Materials Modification in Nanotechnology  (3 credits)
• NSC 216 Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials  ( 3 credits)

Program Guide

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