Micro-Nano Fabrication Safety
Micro-Nano Fabrication Safety Microcredential
Microcredential
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.
- Students who are pursuing a microcredential but are not also matriculated at TC3 in pursuit of an associate degree or certificate are not eligible for federal or state 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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