Microelectronics Technology: Solar Voltaic Manufacturing, associate degree
This degree option was added in 2008 with the arrival of the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry to the Portland area. Some PV processes are extremely similar to those used for integrated circuit manufacturing. The overall processing is simpler, but the equipment tends to be of a much larger industrial scale. This area of study puts greater emphasis on equipment systems and maintenance with some differences in automation technology.
Equipment technicians can find it relatively easy to transition between the PV and MT industries. This can be seen in the similarities between the MT AAS and the solar option. This is exhibited by the reduced emphasis on chemistry and the added circuit analysis requirements.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Microelectronics Technology: Solar Voltaic Manufacturing | 2 years |
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Course listing for the 2024-2025 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 100 | Everyday Chemistry with Lab (or higher) * | 4 |
| COMM 130 | Business & Professional Communication | 4 |
| or COMM 215 | Communicating in Teams and Small Groups | |
| MT 101 | Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing | 1 |
| MT 102 | Introduction to Semiconductor Devices | 1 |
| MT 104 | Introduction to Solar Voltaic Processing | 1 |
| MT 108 | Statistics for Process Control | 2 |
| or STAT 243 | Elementary Statistics I (MTH/STAT243=STAT243Z) | |
| MT 111A | DC and AC Electronics Intro 1 | 4 |
| MT 112A | DC and AC Electronics 1 | 4 |
| MT 113A | Applications of Semiconductor Devices A 2 | 2 |
| MT 113B | Applications of Semiconductor Devices B 2 | 2 |
| MT 121A | Digital Electronics Intro | 2 |
| MT 122A | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| MT 131 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 2 |
| or ELT 125 | Basic Programmable Logic Controllers | |
| MT 151 | Intro to Hand Tools and Mechanical Assembly | 1 |
| MT 163 | Pneumatics | 2 |
| MT 173 | Sensors, Power Amps and Motors | 2 |
| MT 200 | Semiconductor Processing | 3 |
| MT 222 | Quality Control Methods in Manufacturing | 3 |
| MT 223 | Vacuum Technology | 3 |
| MT 224 | Process Equipment I § | 3 |
| MT 227 | Process Equipment II | 3 |
| MT 228 | Process Equipment III | 4 |
| MT 240 | RF Plasma Systems | 3 |
| MT 288 | High Tech Employment Strategies | 1 |
| PHY 201 | General Physics * | 4 |
| or PHY 211 | General Physics (Calculus) | |
| PHY 202 | General Physics | 4 |
| or PHY 212 | General Physics (Calculus) | |
| PHY 203 | General Physics | 4 |
| or PHY 213 | General Physics (Calculus) | |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z | 4 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing (WR227=WR227Z) Z | 4 |
| Microelectronics Program Comunication Electives *,3 | 4 | |
| General Education: 2 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 91 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education.
- §
Course cannot be substituted for another course.
- 1
Students who have taken MT 111 and MT 112 can substitute both for MT 111A and MT 112A.
- 2
MT 113 can be substituted for (MT 113A and MT 113B).
- 3
Take one course from the COMM Elective list not already taken.
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
MTH 243, STAT 243, and STAT 243Z
WR 121 and WR 121Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z
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