Microelectronics Systems Technology, AAS
Program Code: AAS.MICROSYSTECH
This program prepares students for entry into the microelectronics and semiconductor industries. Course work focuses on wafer manufacturing, integrated circuit fabrication, component manufacturing, microelectronic assembly and equipment maintenance. Specific skill areas include: silicon materials fabrication, silicon manufacturing, semiconductor processing, microcontamination and particle control, troubleshooting of equipment and systems, microlithography, ion implantation, etch and chemical vapor deposition.
Oregon Tech Transfer Courses
The Industrial Technology Department, in cooperation with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transferable microelectronics classes into Oregon Tech’s Electronics Engineering Technology degree program.
For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
Related Instruction Outcomes
Computation
- 1 course - MTH-095 Algebra III
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication
- 1 course - WR-101 Workplace Writing
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations
- 1 course - COMM-111Z Public Speaking
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid
- 1 course - MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid
- Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- communicate critical information about electronic systems using verbal, written, or graphical means;
- troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems;
- use proper electrical test equipment to test and maintain electronic and electrical components and equipment;
- demonstrate safe work habits around electricity and electronic equipment;
- demonstrate basic knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and materials.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| EET-112 | Electronic Equipment and Assembly I | 1.00 |
| EET-137 | Electrical Fundamentals I | 4.00 |
| EET-139 | Principles of Troubleshooting I | 2.00 |
| EET-157 | Digital Logic I | 3.00 |
| MTH-095 | Algebra III | 4.00 |
| SM-150 | Semiconductor Processing I | 2.00 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| EET-113 | Electronic Equipment and Assembly II | 1.00 |
| EET-141 | Electrical Fundamentals II | 4.00 |
| IMT-120 | Industrial Machinery I | 3.00 |
| MFG-107 | Industrial Safety & First Aid | 3.00 |
| SM-160 | Semiconductor Processing II | 2.00 |
| WR-101 | Workplace Writing 1 | 4.00 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Term | ||
| COMM-111Z | Public Speaking | 4.00 |
| EET-114 | Electronic Equipment and Assembly III | 1.00 |
| EET-142 | Electrical Fundamentals III | 4.00 |
| HD-209 | Job Search Skills | 2.00 |
| IMT-223 | Instrumentation & Controls | 3.00 |
| SM-170 | Semiconductor Processing III | 2.00 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fourth Term | ||
| EET-127 | Semiconductor Circuits I | 2.00 |
| EET-215 | Technical Mechanics | 3.00 |
| EET-239 | Principles of Troubleshooting II | 2.00 |
| IMT-104 | Reading Schematics and Symbols | 2.00 |
| Cultural Literacy Electives | 4.00 | |
| Electives | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| EET-227 | Semiconductor Circuits II | 3.00 |
| EET-233 | Programmable Logic Controllers I | 3.00 |
| MFG-140 | Principles of Fluid Power | 3.00 |
| MFG-209 | Programming & Automation for Manufacturing | 3.00 |
| SM-136 | Photolithography | 2.00 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| EET-250 | Linear Circuits | 3.00 |
| SM-229 | Vacuum Technology | 2.00 |
| Cultural Literacy Electives | 4.00 | |
| Electives | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 91 | |
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Substitute college transfer courses for these courses if you plan to continue your education at a higher education institution. It is recommended that you consult with a faculty advisor or a staff member in Student Services for the transfer requirements of the specific advanced program or school.
Electives
Any CDT, EET, IMT, MET, MFG, RET, SM, WET, or WLD course not included in the program.
Recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CDT-103 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3.00 |
| CS-140 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 4.00 |
| EET-225 | Mechatronics I | 2.00 |
| EET-234 | Programmable Logic Controllers II | 3.00 |
| EET-235 | Mechatronics II | 2.00 |
| EET-254 | Introduction to Microcontrollers | 3.00 |
| EET-257 | Digital Logic II | 3.00 |
| MFG-219 | Robotics | 3.00 |
Cultural Literacy Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT-102 | Archaeology & Prehistory | 4.00 |
| ANT-103 | Cultural Anthropology | 4.00 |
| ANT-232 | Native Americans of North America | 4.00 |
| ART-204 | History of Art/Ancient Through Medieval | 4.00 |
| ART-205 | History of Art/Romanesque Through Baroque | 4.00 |
| ART-206 | History of Art/Enlightenment Through Contemporary | 4.00 |
| ASL-201 | Second-Year American Sign Language I | 4.00 |
| ASL-202 | Second-Year American Sign Language II | 4.00 |
| ASL-203 | Second-Year American Sign Language III | 4.00 |
| COMM-126 | Intro to Communication, Gender, and Sexuality | 4.00 |
| COMM-140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4.00 |
| COMM-218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 4.00 |
| COMM-219 | Small Group Discussion | 4.00 |
| ENG-107 | World Literature: Ancient Through Classical Times | 4.00 |
| ENG-108 | World Literature: Early Middle Ages through the 18th Century | 4.00 |
| ENG-109 | World Literature: The 19th through 21st Centuries | 4.00 |
| ENG-213 | U.S. Latinx Literature | 4.00 |
| ENG-240 | Native American Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-241 | Norse Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-243 | African Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-250 | Greek Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-251 | Celtic Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-252 | Hindu Mythology | 4.00 |
| ENG-261 | Literature of Science Fiction | 4.00 |
| ENG-271 | World Literature: Ancient Through Classical Times | 4.00 |
| ENG-272 | World Literature: Early Middle Ages through the 18th Century | 4.00 |
| ENG-273 | World Literature: the 19th Through 21st Centuries | 4.00 |
| ENG-295 | Revolutionary Film | 4.00 |
| ES-101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 4.00 |
| ES-211 | Introduction to Latino/a/x Studies | 4.00 |
| ES-221 | Introduction to Black Studies | 4.00 |
| ES-241 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 4.00 |
| FR-201 | Second-Year French I | 4.00 |
| FR-202 | Second-Year French II | 4.00 |
| FR-203 | Second-Year French III | 4.00 |
| GEO-100 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-110 | Cultural & Human Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-130 | Introduction to Environmental Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-208 | Geography of the United States & Canada | 4.00 |
| HST-101 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-102 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-103 | History of Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-130 | Oddballs and Outcasts in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-131 | History of Crime & Punishment in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-132 | History of Language and the Written Word in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-136 | History of Popular Culture, Entertainment & Sports in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-137 | History of Science, Medicine, & Technology in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-138 | History of Love, Marriage and the Family In Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| HST-201 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HST-202 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HST-203 | History of the United States | 4.00 |
| HUM-235 | Perspectives on Terrorism | 4.00 |
| HUM-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| MUS-206 | Music Literature: History of Rock | 4.00 |
| PHL-101 | Philosophical Problems | 4.00 |
| PHL-102 | Ethics | 4.00 |
| PHL-103 | Critical Reasoning | 4.00 |
| PHL-205 | Moral Issues | 4.00 |
| PHL-210 | Philosophy of Religion | 4.00 |
| PHL-213 | Asian Philosophy | 4.00 |
| PHL-216 | Ancient Philosophy | 4.00 |
| PS-200 | Introduction to Political Science | 4.00 |
| PSY-202Z | Introduction to Psychology II | 4.00 |
| PSY-219 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4.00 |
| PSY-231 | Introduction to Human Sexuality | 4.00 |
| R-101 | Judaism and Foundations of Religion | 4.00 |
| R-102 | Christianity and Islam | 4.00 |
| R-103 | Asian Religions | 4.00 |
| R-204 | History of Christianity | 4.00 |
| R-210 | World Religions | 4.00 |
| R-211 | History of the Old Testament | 4.00 |
| R-212 | History of the New Testament | 4.00 |
| SOC-204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4.00 |
| SOC-205 | Social Stratification & Social Systems | 4.00 |
| SOC-206 | Institutions & Social Change | 4.00 |
| SOC-210 | Marriage, Family, & Intimate Relations | 4.00 |
| SOC-225 | Social Problems | 4.00 |
| SPN-201 | Second-Year Spanish I | 4.00 |
| SPN-202 | Second-Year Spanish II | 4.00 |
| SPN-203 | Second-Year Spanish III | 4.00 |
| SSC-235 | Perspectives on Terrorism | 4.00 |
| SSC-237 | Perspectives on Democracy and Dialogue | 4.00 |
| WR-241 | Fiction Writing I | 4.00 |
| WR-244 | Fiction Writing II | 4.00 |
| WS-101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4.00 |