Semiconductor Materials and Devices Minor
This minor provides students with foundational knowledge in the science, engineering, and manufacturing related to the semiconductor industry. The mine requires a core introductory course that covers the fundamentals of semiconductor materials and device operation. This is followed by flexible pathways that allow students to explore areas such as materials science, microelectronics and devices, and manufacturing. This enables students from various disciplines to gain relevant expertise while also tailoring the minor to their interests and career goals in the rapidly growing semiconductor sector.
NOTE: Students may choose either the Materials Science and Engineering minor or the Semiconductor Materials and Devices minor.
Total Required Credits: 20
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSCI-200 | Introduction to Semiconductors | 4 |
| Select One or Two of the Following | ||
| MSCI-337 | Material Synthesis | 4 |
| MSCI-465 | Materials Characterization | 4 |
| MSCI-335 | Computational Materials Science for Energy Applications | 4 |
| Select One or Two of the Following | ||
| EE-325 | Principles of Microelectronics Processing | 4 |
| EE-427 | Semiconductor Device Fundamentals | 4 |
| PHYS-366 | Introduction to Quantum Physics and Applications | 4 |
| PHYS-376 | Photonics and Optoelectronics: Fundamentals and Applications | 4 |
| Select One of the Following | ||
| CHME-302 | Engineering Safety and Risk Management | 4 |
| IME-471 | Quality Control | 4 |
| IME-476 | Lean Six Sigma | 4 |