Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology - Northampton County Area Community College

Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Associate Nanotechnology degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Narrative Nanofabrication manufacturing involves making devices at the smallest dimensions. While it was first used in the semiconductor (computer chip) industry, the technologies are now used for a wide variety of applications. These include miniature sensor arrays for biology and medicine, miniature valves, turbines for fluidics, flat panel displays for computers, and integrated circuit \\\"microchips.\\\" As the use of nanofabrication manufacturing technologies by high-tech industries increases, so will the need for trained individuals. Northampton\\\'s program prepares graduates for employment as entry-level nanofabrication technicians. Program Features The Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology degree is a unique cooperative program established between Northampton Community College and Pennsylvania State University. In this program, you will begin with three semesters of study at NCC that covers a broad range of electronics and scientific material. You will also complete your required General Education courses at Northampton. These courses help round out your education, preparing you to communicate in the workplace and setting the stage for potential career growth. The fourth semester of the program is an intensive \\\"capstone\\\" experience taught at Penn State University\\\'s Nanofabrication facility at the University Park campus. Students work in a clean room environment and gain experience in operating and troubleshooting nanofabrication processing equipment. The capstone courses are taught by Penn State faculty using state-of-the-art equipment. The Nanofabrication facility at University Park is part of the National Science Foundation\\\'s National Nanofabrication Infrastructure Network (NNIN). Program Outcomes Graduates of the program will: Describe the operation and application of commonly used electronic components and circuits. Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuits. Demonstrate the proper use of test equipment including oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, function generators, and multi-meters. Collect, record, interpret, and analyze data. Interpret technical information in the form of schematics, specifications, graphs, and procedure. Record relevant and necessary project information in a working lab notebook. Apply the terminology, procedures, equipment to manufacture micro and nanoscale products, and processes used in nanofabrication. Apply quality control methodology typical of the industry. Demonstrate safe and effective use of nanofabrication processing equipment. Demonstrate safe and appropriate maintenance techniques for basic processing equipment used in nanofabrication. Identify material and physical hazards associated with basic processing equipment used in nanofabrication. Respond appropriately to safety hazards and environmental disposal issues. Work both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills. Use the computer in reporting, analyzing, and researching technical information. Be prepared to adapt to changes in the field of nanofabrication. Identify industries using nanofab such as opto-electronics, biomedical, sensors, flat panel displays, information storage, micro-electromechanical devices (MEMs), micro-fluidics, solar cells, and microelectronics. View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nanotechnology courses.