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
- 3 credits - See Related Instruction for course list
- 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.
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
First Term |
EET-112 | Electronic Equipment and Assembly I | 1 |
EET-137 | Electrical Fundamentals I | 4 |
EET-139 | Principles of Troubleshooting I | 2 |
EET-157 | Digital Logic I | 3 |
MTH-095 | Algebra III | 4 |
SM-150 | Semiconductor Processing I | 2 |
| Credits | 16 |
Second Term |
EET-113 | Electronic Equipment and Assembly II | 1 |
EET-141 | Electrical Fundamentals II | 4 |
IMT-120 | Industrial Machinery I | 3 |
MFG-107 | Industrial Safety & First Aid | 3 |
SM-160 | Semiconductor Processing II | 2 |
WR-101 | Workplace Writing 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 17 |
Third Term |
EET-114 | Electronic Equipment and Assembly III | 1 |
EET-142 | Electrical Fundamentals III | 4 |
IMT-223 | Instrumentation & Controls | 3 |
SM-170 | Semiconductor Processing III | 2 |
SM-280 | Electronics & Microelectronics/CWE | 2 |
| 3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Second Year |
Fourth Term |
EET-127 | Semiconductor Circuits I | 2 |
EET-215 | Technical Mechanics | 3 |
EET-239 | Principles of Troubleshooting II | 2 |
HD-209 | Job Search Skills | 1 |
IMT-104 | Reading Schematics and Symbols | 2 |
| 3 |
| Credits | 13 |
Fifth Term |
EET-227 | Semiconductor Circuits II | 3 |
EET-233 | Programmable Logic Controllers I | 3 |
ESH-100 | Environmental Regulations | 2 |
MFG-140 | Principles of Fluid Power | 3 |
MFG-209 | Programming & Automation for Manufacturing | 3 |
SM-136 | Photolithography | 2 |
| Credits | 16 |
Sixth Term |
CH-104 | Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
EET-250 | Linear Circuits | 3 |
SM-229 | Vacuum Technology | 2 |
SM-280 | Electronics & Microelectronics/CWE | 2 |
| 3 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Total Credits | 92 |
Electives
Any CDT, EET, MFG, RET, SM, or WLD course not already in the program.
Recommended Electives:
Career opportunities include:
- fabrication technician
- equipment technician
- product test technician