Archive 2007-08 Catalog (Archived September 2007)
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Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Nanofabrication Technology Emphasis (NF)
Academic School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
The cooperative effort between Penn College's School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies and The Pennsylvania State University's Nanofabrication Facility at University Park is one of the few in the nation offering this type of program. A core of fundamental courses and laboratory experiences equip students with basic knowledge of electronic circuits and devices, digital/microprocessor systems, computers and networks, and programming/software tools. In the multimillion-dollar Nanofabrication Facility, students work in a clean-room environment and gain experience with state-of-the-art tools used to produce the silicon devices that have an ever-expanding impact on the computer, communications, and electronics industries. With three semesters at Penn College and their final semester at University Park, students have the opportunity to experience the cultures of both a college and a major public university, while learning the skills needed to enter the nanofabrication technology field.
Career Opportunities: Nanofabrication-specific positions, such as: Process Technician; MEMS Test Engineer/Technician; Equipment Maintenance Technician.
Remediation Strategies: Students testing below MTH 005 are not permitted to take Electronics (EET) courses until MTH 004 has been successfully completed. Students testing deficient in three areas (mathematics, English, reading) are not permitted to take Electronics courses until remediation has been completed in all three areas. Students testing deficient in English and/or reading are required to remediate these areas during their first semester. Students testing into MTH 005 or MTH 006 will be permitted to take first semester Electronics courses. Students need to be in MTH 180 or above in their second semester; otherwise, students will need instructor permission to continue into a second semester Electronics course.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- apply principles of circuit design and analysis of analog, digital, microprocessor-based and networked systems.
- use appropriate interpersonal, verbal and written communications and information literacy skills to work independently and cooperatively within an organization to promote the goals and objectives of a team, division or company.
- demonstrate a cooperative and responsible attitude in the workplace that reflects cultural diversity and ethical behavior in modern society.
- utilize information literacy and technology resources in continuous independent learning throughout their career.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EET114 | Introduction to Digital Electronics | 3 | |
| EET115 | Digital Circuits Applications | 1 | |
| EET116 | Electronic Circuits and Devices I | 5 | |
| EET118 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 3 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| EET154 | Introduction to Microprocessors | 3 | |
| EET155 | Microprocessor Applications I | 1 | |
| EET156 | Electronic Circuits and Devices II | 5 | |
| EET158 | Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MTH182 | College Algebra and Trigonometry II | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| CHM108 | Chemistry Survey | 4 | |
| EET271 | Professional Seminar in Nanofabrication Processing | 1 | |
| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| QAL221 | Statistical Methods for Nanofabrication Processing | 4 | |
| SAF110 | Occupational Health and Safety | 2 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| EET272 | Materials, Safety and Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication (PSU: ESC211) | 3 | |
| EET273 | Basic Nanofabrication Processes (PSU: ESC212) | 3 | |
| EET274 | Thin Films in Nanofabrication (PSU: ESC213) | 3 | |
| EET275 | Advanced Lithography and Patterning Techniques (PSU: ESC214) | 3 | |
| EET276 | Materials Modification in Nanofabrication (PSU: ESC215) | 3 | |
| EET277 | Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of Nanofabricated Structures (PSU: ESC216) | 3 | |
| 18 | |||