COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING -- INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN

Eastfield (see above) only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CAD.INTEGRA.CIR

The Integrated Circuit Design program trains the student to prepare layout drawings and designs of integrated circuits from schematics using computer-aided design equipment. The program aids the student in developing the skills necessary to convert logic diagrams to cell drawings in accordance with design rules. Students will perform design rule checks and prepare databases for pattern generation. Emphasis is placed on working closely with all members of the semiconductor manufacturing design team.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+Elective - Social/Behavioral Science elective must be selected from the DCCCD approved course list.

++Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts elective must be selected from the DCCCD approved course list.

+++Elective - Technical elective must be selected from ITSC, ITNW, ITSW, DFTG, CETT, SMFT, GRPH, or other technical courses approved by the Computer-Aided Design and Drafting program.

++++Elective must be selected from these disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Mathematics.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.