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Nanofabrication Technology
OCCUPATIONAL
MAJOR
Curriculum Code No. 2167
Mathematics, Science & Technology Department
Founders 112 • phone (215) 968-8305
Nanofabrication manufacturing technology relates to the creation of microscopic structures. This technology is the basis of such diverse areas as computer chip manufacturing, flat panel displays and large scale solar power arrays used in space exploration, biological implants, medicine and pharmaceuticals. Rapid growth in these industries has created a strong demand for technicians with training in the intricacies of nanofabrication techniques and clean room procedures.
Degree Course Requirements
| BIOL101 |
Biological Science I |
4 |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry A D |
4 |
| COMP110 |
English Composition
I A,D,1 |
3 |
| COMP114 |
Technical Writing D,2 |
3 |
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking B |
3 |
| CISC100 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
| MATH110 |
Math for Technology
I D,3 |
3 |
| MATH111 |
Math for Technology
II D |
3 |
| MGMT100 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| PHYS106 |
Physics A D |
4 |
| PHYS107 |
Physics B D |
4 |
| PHYS201 |
Solid State Electronic
Devices D |
3 |
| PHYS202 |
Nanofabrication Statistics
and Tech. Seminar |
2 |
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Cultural PerspectivesC |
3 |
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Integration of Knowledge C,D |
3 |
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Personal HealthC |
3 |
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Total Credits on
BCCC Campus |
51 |
Nanofabrication Capstone Semester Courses to be taken at Penn State
| NANO211 |
Material Safety and
Equipment Overview D |
3 |
| NANO212 |
Basic Nanofabrication
Processes D |
3 |
| NANO213 |
Thin Films in Nanofabrication D |
3 |
| NANO214 |
Lithography for Nanofabrication D |
3 |
| NANO215 |
Material Modification
in Nanofabrication D |
3 |
| NANO216 |
Characterization, Packaging
and Testing of NanofabricatedStructures D |
3 |
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BCCC Credits taken
at Penn State Campus |
18 |
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Total Credits |
69 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
| First Semester |
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| CHEM101 |
Chemistry A A,B,D |
4 |
| COMP110 |
English Composition IA,D,1 |
3 |
| MATH110 |
Math for Technology I A,B,D,4 |
3 |
| MGMT100 |
Introduction to Business 5 |
3 |
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Personal HealthE |
3 |
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16 |
| Second Semester |
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| COMP114 |
Technical Writing D,2 |
3 |
| MATH111 |
Math for Technology II B,D |
3 |
| PHYS106 |
Physics AB,D |
4 |
| CISC100 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Cultural PerspectivesC |
3 |
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16 |
| Third Semester |
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| BIOL101 |
Biological Science I |
4 |
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking 3 |
3 |
| PHYS107 |
Physics B B,D |
4 |
| PHYS201 |
Solid State Electronic Devices D |
3 |
| PHYS202 |
Nanofabrication Statistics & Tech. |
2 |
| INTG285 |
Integration of KnowledgeD |
3 |
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19 |
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Total Credits on BCCC Campus |
51 |
Fourth Semester-Nanofab Capstone Semester Courses
(To be taken at Penn State) |
| NANO211 |
Material Safety & Equipment
Overview D |
3 |
| NANO212 |
Basic Nanofabrication Processes D |
3 |
| NANO213 |
Thin Films in Nanofabrication D |
3 |
| NANO214 |
Lithography for Nanofabrication D |
3 |
| NANO215 |
Material Modification in Nanofabrication D |
3 |
| NANO216 |
Characterization, Packaging & Testing
of Nanofabricated Structures D |
3 |
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Total Credits at Penn State Campus |
18 |
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Total Credits |
69 |
A Math Placement testing required
B Higher-level courses in Math, Chem and Phys may be substituted
C Choose any Category 1: Cultural Perspectives Courses
D Course requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies College Writing level I
2 Satisfies College Writing level II
3 Satisfies Creative Expression
4 Satisfies College Level Mathematics or Science
5 Satisfies Social Perspectives
6 Satisfies College Writing Intensive
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