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Penn State Nanofabrication Lab
World-class capabilities are at your fingertips in this progressive 9,500 sq. ft. integrated lab facility.
Nanofabrication Technology
Competency Credential
About this program
Explore the potential of nanotechnology. And take advantage of the rare opportunity to study for a semester in Penn State's multi-million-dollar Nanofabrication Facility at University Park. There, you’ll experience working in a clean-room environment using industry-specific tools to create the silicon devices impacting the computer, communications, and electronics industries.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Materials, Safety and Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication (PSU: ESC211) (EET272)
- Basic Nanofabrication Processes (PSU: ESC212) (EET273)
- Thin Films in Nanofabrication (PSU: ESC213) (EET274)
- Advanced Lithography and Patterning Techniques (PSU: ESC214) (EET275)
- Materials Modification in Nanofabrication (PSU: ESC215) (EET276)
- Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of Nanofabricated Structures (PSU: ESC216) (EET277)
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Mar 16
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Tuesday, March 169:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 25
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Thursday, March 259:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Tuesday, March 309:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 6
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Tuesday, April 69:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 8
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Thursday, April 89:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 9
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Friday, April 99:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 13
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Tuesday, April 139:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Thursday, April 159:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 16
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Friday, April 169:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 20
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Tuesday, April 209:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Thursday, April 229:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 23
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Friday, April 239:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 27
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Tuesday, April 279:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Thursday, April 299:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Friday, April 309:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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More Information
- A competency credential must be completed within three years of enrollment in the credential.
- Non-traditional credit such as credit-by-exam, work/life experience, and transfer credit is limited to one third of the total credits in the credential. Two thirds of the requirements must be completed by course enrollment.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course to merit the credential.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.