2014 - 2015 Catalog
Program: Electronics/Computer Technology
Degree Plan: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology AAS
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.
- 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.ELET.COMP.SEMI4
This program prepares the student to perform the technical tasks within a wafer fabrication area and includes monitoring process output parameters, analyzing and troubleshooting process related problems, analyzing various chemical reactions, and making decisions which will improve yield of various wafer lots. The course of study may involve participating in wafer experiments or designing of experiments to find the source of process problems or measurement of process limits. Emphasis is placed on working closely with all members of the semiconductor manufacturing team.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| TECM 1303 | Technical Calculations OR | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra OR | (3) |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | (4) |
| HYDR 1445 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 4 |
| 14-15 |
SEMESTER II
| CETT 1405 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| CETT 1429 | Solid State Devices | 4 |
| RBTC 2445 | Robotic Application, Set-up and Testing | 4 |
| CHEM 1405 | Introductory Chemistry I OR | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | (4) |
| +Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 19 |
SEMESTER III
| CETT 1425 | Digital Fundamentals OR | 4 |
| CPMT 1403 | Introduction to Computer Technology | (4) |
| CETT 1457 | Linear Integrated Circuits | 4 |
| SMFT 1343 | Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I | 3 |
| CHEM 1407 | Introductory Chemistry II OR | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II OR | (4) |
| PHYS 1415 | Physical Science OR | (4) |
| PHYS 1405 | Conceptual Physics I | (4) |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ELMT 2433 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
| QCTC 1243 | Quality Assurance | 2 |
| SMFT 2343 | Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II OR | 3 |
| EECT 2380 | Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | (3) |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| ++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 63-64 |
+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
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.