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Microelectronic Manufacturing, Bachelor of Applied Science
The Microelectronic Manufacturing program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to design, assembly, prototyping, and manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCB) used in electronic assembly as well microelectronic packaging and MEMS sensors.
Mechatronics Technology – Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), Associate of Applied Science
The micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) major is structured to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an entry-level technician. Training is provided in the fundamental concepts of micro-electromechanical systems and how these devices are designed and fabricated. The student will learn and apply principles in actual cleanroom activities. The program will utilize state-of-the-art laboratory facilities containing equipment for testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, analyzing and designing electronic and MEMS systems. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.
Mechatronics Technology – Micro-Electromechanical Systems, One-Year Technical Certificate
The micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) major is structured to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an entry-level technician. Training is provided in the fundamental concepts of micro-electromechanical systems and how these devices are designed and fabricated. The student will learn and apply principles in actual cleanroom activities. The program will utilize state-of-the-art laboratory facilities containing equipment for testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, analyzing and designing electronic and MEMS systems. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.
Mechatronics Technology – Micro-Electromechanical Systems, Short-Term Technical Certificate
The micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) short-term technical certificate is structured to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an entry-level technician. Training is provided in the fundamental concepts of micro-electromechanical systems and how these devices are designed and fabricated. The student will learn and apply principles in actual clean room activities. The program will utilize state-of-the-art laboratory facilities containing equipment for testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, analyzing and designing electronic and MEMS systems. Every course in the short-term technical certificate can be applied to the two-year associate of applied science degree in the MEMS major of the mechatronics program. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership
MEMS 122: Introduction to Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
The course introduces the theory, terminology, application, and hands-on industry practices of the emerging field of microelectronic manufacturing. Topics include: hand soldering and rework of surface mount technology on printed circuit boards, hand dexterity practices of hand-soldering millimeter scale components, manufacturing of printed circuit boards, semiconductor integrated circuits, and microelectromechanical system sensors, integration of MEMS electronic products, and good electronic manufacturing practices.
MEMS 132: MEMS Packaging
The course focuses on microelectronic integrated circuit (IC) and chip-on-board packaging. The student will be introduced to common packaging techniques and equipment used in the industry such as epoxy die attach, thermosonic wire bonding of 0.001” diameter wire, encapsulation, and microscope metrology.
MEMS 211: Micro-fabrication Processing
The course focuses strongly on the theory, terminology, application and hands-on industry practices in silicon wafer fabrication and Printed Wiring Board (PWB) fabrication with continued practice in working in a cleanroom. Topics include photolithography, chemical etching, and DC magnetron sputtering. Lab required
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