Micro-Nano Fabrication Safety
This program is designed to give you a very specific set of skills to level up your career and employability.
What You'll Learn
Position yourself for success in cutting-edge fabrication and research facilities.
Discover the science of working safely at the smallest scales. You’ll explore cleanroom procedures, contamination control, and equipment operation used in semiconductor and nanotechnology manufacturing. With Upstate New York’s semiconductor industry rapidly expanding, these skills open doors to opportunities in high-tech labs and production facilities. You’ll graduate ready to contribute to a field at the forefront of innovation.
Program Requirements
| Duration | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Semesters | In-person | 10 |
Additional Notes:
- At least fifty percent (50%) of required courses must be taken through Tompkins Cortland Community College (not via transfer credit, testing, or experiential learning).
- A minimum number of unique courses/credits are not required to earn an additional, similar, microcredential.
- In accord with existing college policy, no more than six credits may be taken for a pass/fail grade.
- Course substitutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis using the existing Course Waiver process.
- Eligible non-matriculated students registering for this microcredential may qualify for Part-Time TAP for Non-Degree Credentials for up to 11 credits per semester. Apply for Financial Aid today and link directly from your FAFSA summary page to complete the NYS TAP application.
- Eligible students registering for this microcredential may also qualify for federal aid through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Students living in Tompkins and Cortland counties should email Financial Aid.
| CourseID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 OR CHEM 107 | Principles of Chemistry I OR General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| ELEC 12 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 | |
| MNT 100 | Cleanroom Orientation & Safety | 1 | |
| MNT 101 | Technology & Characterization at the Nanoscale | 1 |
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