MFGT 1025 - Semiconductor 101

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Manufacturing Technology

Assistant Dean: Dr. Vincent Palombo

3 Credit(s)
In this course, a student will explore career opportunities within the semiconductor industry and learn how people effectively work in a cleanroom environment and adhere to chemical safety best practices. Students will be introduced to how semiconductor wafers are manufactured and processed to become an integrated circuit used in a variety of industries. Students will demonstrate problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills while learning how the microelectronic manufacturing environment focuses on punctual delivery of products and tasks, according to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/checklist. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	How it is met and when is it met
Demonstrate the capability of working safely in a cleanroom environment by donning, wearing, and doffing a cleanroom suit (bunny suit).	Lab exercises throughout the course.
Articulate how a semiconductor wafer is manufactured and processed to become an integrated circuit.	Lab exercises throughout the course, quizzes.
Explore career opportunities in the semiconductor industry and work efficiently and safely in a microelectronic manufacturing environment with a focus on on-time delivery of products and completion of tasks in a digital checklist or procedure.	Lab exercises throughout the course, quizzes.
Articulate chemistry and safety awareness in semiconductor manufacturing including gases used in plasma, gases used in thin film deposition, and chemistry used to clean silicon wafers.	Lab exercises throughout the course, quizzes.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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