Associate in Science Degree in Nanotechnology
This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to perform as a technician in vacuum technology and nanotechnology processing. These occupations provide for a variety of employment opportunities in vacuum technology, optical manufacturing, manufacturing operations (such as electron beam machining or electron beam welding) and semiconductor processing. Other positions may include responsibilities associated with operations, technical sales, quality control and technical writing.
General Education Requirements: (minimum of 30 credits from six MnTC Goals)
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition (4)
ENGC 1102 Technical Writing (3)
COMM 1100 Intro to Human Communication (3)
OR COMM 1101 Fundamentals-Public Speaking (3)
OR COMM 1121 Small Group Communication (3)
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1 (5)
PHYS 1110 College Physics 1 (4)
MATH 1100 College Algebra-Probability (4)
ECON 2201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
OR ECON 2202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Complete at least 3 cr from MnTC Goal 6. (PHIL 1103, Ethics,
Is recommended)
MnTC credits to equal at least 30 credits.
Specialized Career Program Requirements: (27 cr)
NANO 1150 Intro to Nanotechnology (2)
NANO 1153 AC/DC Circuits (4)
NANO 1290 Intro to Quality (3)
NANO 1292 Intro to Vacuum Technology (3)
NANO 1294 Intro-Semiconductor Processing (3)
NANO 2297 Thin Film Deposition (4)
COMT 1107 Intro to Computer Technology (4)
OR CSCI 1101 Intro Computing/Prob Solving (4)
COMT 2187 Digital Logic/Microprocessors/Lab (4)
Specialized Career Emphasis Requirements: (7 cr)
Select one emphasis:
Vacuum Technology
NANO 1188 Industrial Robotics (3)
NANO 2293 Vacuum Analysis/Troubleshooting (4)
Nanotechnology Processing
NANO 2194 Adv Semiconductor Processing (3)
NANO 2298 Photolithography (4)
Associate in Applied Science in Nanotechnology with Emphasis
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nanotechnology with Emphasis in
Vacuum Technology and Surface Science or
Semiconductor Process Technician
This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to perform as a technician in semiconductor manufacturing. This occupation provides a variety of employment opportunities in vacuum technology, optical manufacturing, manufacturing operations such as electron beam machining or electron beam welding and the manufacture of semiconductors. Other positions may include responsibilities associated with operations, technical sales and quality control.
General Education requirements: (25 cr)
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1
COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication
OR COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
OR COMM 1121 Small Group Communication
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition
ENGC 1102 Technical Writing
MATH 1100 College Algebra and Probability
Complete at least 3 credits from MnTC Goal 5
Complete at least 3 credits from MnTC Goal 6
Specialized Career Program requirements: (36-37 cr)
Choose one emphasis.
Vacuum Technology and Surface Science Emphasis
COMT 1107 Introduction to Computer Technology
OR CSCI 1101 Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving
COMT 2187 Digital Logic and Microprocessors with Lab
NANO 1153 AC/DC Circuits
NANO 1180 Manufacturing Processes
NANO 1184 Fluid Mechanics
NANO 1188 Industrial Robotics
NANO 1290 Introduction to Quality
NANO 1292 Introduction to Vacuum Technology
NANO 1294 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing
NANO 2293 Vacuum Analysis and Trouble Shooting
NANO 2297 Thin Film Deposition
Semiconductor Process Technician Emphasis
COMT 1107 Introduction to Computer Technology
OR CSCI 1101 Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving
COMT 2187 Digital Logic and Microprocessors with Lab
NANO 1150 Introduction to Nanotechnology
NANO 1153 AC/DC Circuits
NANO 1290 Introduction to Quality
NANO 1292 Introduction to Vacuum Technology
NANO 1294 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing
NANO 2194 Advanced Semiconductor Processing
NANO 2297 Thin Film Deposition
NANO 2298 Photolithography
Complete one of the following: (2-3 cr)
NANO 1180 Manufacturing Processes
OR NANO 1184 Fluid Mechanics
OR NANO 1188 Industrial Robotics
Certificate in Vacuum Technology
NANO 1290 Introduction to Quality
NANO 1292 Introduction to Vacuum Technology
NANO 1294 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing
NANO 2293 Vacuum Analysis & Troubleshooting
NANO 2297 Thin Film Deposition
Vacuum Maintenance Technician Certificate
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1
MATH 1100 College Algebra and Probability
NANO 1184 Fluid Mechanics
NANO 1188 Industrial Robotics
NANO 1292 Introduction to Vacuum Technology
NANO 1294 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing
NANO 2293 Vacuum Analysis & Troubleshooting
NANO 2297 Thin Film Deposition
Curriculum
Courses offered in this department:
NANO 1150 Introduction to Nanotechnology
NANO 1153 AC/DC Circuits
NANO 1180 Manufacturing Processes
NANO 1183 Metallurgy
NANO 1184 Fluid Mechanics
NANO 1188 Industrial Robotics
NANO 1290 Introduction to Quality
NANO 1292 Introduction to Vacuum Technology
NANO 1294 Introduction to Semiconductor Processing
NANO 1900 Topics in Nanotechnology
NANO 2194 Advanced Semiconductor Processing
NANO 2293 Vacuum Analysis and Trouble Shooting
NANO 2297 Thin Film Deposition
NANO 2298 Photolithography
NANO 2900 Topics in Nanotechnology
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Department Admin
Dean: Tina Wade, Dean of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Dean's Assistant: Joan Fosnow
Steven Sohlstrom, CLA 952/487-7441
Mission Statement
The Nanotechnology department at Normandale trains students for successful careers in the fields of Vacuum Technology and Semiconductor Processing. The Nanotechnology department also trains individuals currently in the fields and adult-learners pursuing careers in the Vacuum Technology and Semiconductor Processing fields.
