Nanotechnology AAS-T Degree

This two-year program prepares graduates for entry-level technician positions in the nano and micro fabrication industry and related manufacturing industries. This is a cross-disciplinary program combining elements of materials science, chemistry, biology, physics, engineering and electronics. The multidisciplinary design of this program will provide graduates with the skills to enter a wide range of materials-based industries. 

​*As of the 2017-18 academic year the Nanotechnology Program at NSC is no longer accepting new students.

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​Nanotech Program AAS-T and - Certificate
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Core Competencies and Technical Skills of NSC Nanotechnology Program Graduates​
Course Number
Course Title
Typically Offered
Credits
​ENGL 101
​English Composition I
F W Sp Su
5
either MATH 141
or MATH 142
or MATH 151
​Precalculus I
Precalculus II
Calculus I
​F W Sp Su
F W Sp Su
F W Sp Su
5
​BUS 210
​BUS 210
F W Sp Su
5
either BIOL 160
or BIOL 211
either BIOL 160
or BIOL 211
​F W Sp Su
5
CHEM&121
Introduction to Chemistry
​F W Sp Su
5
either CSC 110
or CSC 111
​Introduction to Computer Programming
Computers for Math and Science
F W Sp Su
F W Su
5
​EET 160*
Introduction to Electricity & Electronics
F or W​
5
​MSC 101*
​MSC 101*
F
5
​PHYS&114
​General Physics
​F W Sp Su
5
​either PHYS 115
or PHYS 116*
​General Physics II
General Physics III
F W Sp
W Sp
5
​NANO 101
​Introduction to Nanotechnology
​F Sp
5
NANO 220*​
​Nano/Micro Fabrication
W
5
NANO 230*
​Nano/Micro Characterization, Packaging & Testing
Sp
5
NANO 250*
Capstone / Practicum II (Internship)
Sp
5
​CWE 101*
​Portfolio, Job Search and Interviewing
F W
2
CWE 110
​Internship
​F W Sp Su
3
​U.S. Cultures / Global Studies Elective
5
​Human Relations Elective
5
​Technical Elective
5
Total Credits for Degree:
95
*Note that certain classes are only offered during specific quarters

Suggested Course Sequence:

Year 1
Fall quarter: NANO 101 or ENGL&101, MATH&141 OR MATH&142 OR MATH&151, PHYS&114
Winter quarter: BIOL&160 OR BIOL&211, CHEM&121, PHYS&115
Spring quarter: NANO 101 or ENGL&101, CHEM&131, CSC 110 OR CSC 111
                                        
Year 2
Fall quarter: MSC 101, CWE 101, TECHNICAL ELECTIVE, HUMAN RELATIONS ELECTIVE
Winter quarter: NANO 220, CWE 110, BUS 210, EET 160
Spring quarter: NANO 230, NANO 250, US CULTURE OR GLOBAL STUDIES ELECTIVE

Certificate in Nanotechnology

This year-long certificate is intended for people who already have work or academic experience in microelectronics, biotechnology, optics or similar technical fields. Through this program, students will become familiar with the field of nanoscience and proficient in nanotech protocols. 

Prerequisites: Two quarters of college-level physics and one year of college-level chemistry, each with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Course Number
Course Title
Typically Offered
Credits
NANO 101
Introduction to Nanotechnology​
F Sp
5
MSC 101
Introduction to Materials Science
F
5
NANO 220
Nano/Micro Fabrication
W
5
NANO 230
Nano/Micro Characterization, Packaging & Testing
Sp
5
NANO 250
Capstone / Practicum II (Internship)
Sp
5
BUS 210
Business and Economic Statistics
F W Sp Su
5
CWE 101
Portfolio, Job Search and Interviewing
F W
2
CWE 110
Internship
F W Sp Su
3
Value
 Total Credits for Certificate:
Value
35

Suggested Course Sequence:

Fall quarter: NANO 101, MSC 101, CWE 101
Winter quarter: NANO 220, CWE 110, BUS 210
Spring quarter: NANO 230, NANO 250

Learning Outcomes for the Nanotechnology Programs at North Seattle College

  • Present an overview of the nano/microtechnology
  • Explain the unique properties of nano/micro and thin films and how they play a key role in a wide range of technology applications
  • Explain basic scientific principles related to the behavior of matter at the atomic level in chemical, biological, and mechanical systems
  • Follow procedures of the fabrication process as it applies to biological, chemical, and electronics manufacturing technologies
  • Follow testing and characterization procedures for materials, thin films, components and packaged devices
  • Assist a technical team in the cleanroom and lab environment, and operate and maintain cleanroom and lab equipment
  • Perform technician-level functions in a micro/nano and thin-film fabrication environment
  • Apply proper safety procedures when working in a cleanroom and processing lab environment and when handling chemical and biological materials
  • Follow proper experimental design, tracking, and documentation procedures
  • Work effectively as a member of a technical team
​Program Contact:
​Kristine Schroeder
(206) 934-7006
​kristine.schroeder@seattlecolleges.edu
Program Advising: ​
​Jose Elizalde
(206) 934-7793
jose.elizalde@seattlecolleges.edu
​Program Website:
https://northseattle.edu/certificates/nanotechnology-certificate​
 
 
For more information, please visit: www.seattlenano.org

Nanotechnology AAS-T Course Prerequisites

​Course Number
​Prerequisites
​ENGL 101
Placement in ENGL 101 on the Compass test or recommendation of your NSC ENGL097/098 or ENGL099 instructor
MATH 141
MATH 098 with 2.5 or better or Placement Test
MATH 142
MATH 141 with a 2.5 or better
MATH 151
MATH 142 with a 2.5 or better or Placement Test
​BUS 210
Math 098 or Math 116
​BIOL 160
N/A
BIOL 211
One quarter of college-level chemistry with a 2.0 or higher
CHEM 121
MATH 098 or better or placement test above MATH 098 or by instructor permission
CHEM 131
CHEM 121 with a 2.0 or better
CSC 110
Computer experience and MATH 098 with a 2.0 or better
CSC 111
MATH 098 with a 2.0 or better
​EET 160
N/A
​MSC 101
MATH 098 and CHEM  121
PHYS 114
MATH 098 with 2.0 or higher and placement into ENGL  101
PHYS 115
PHYS 114 or permission
​PHYS 116
PHYS 114 (with 2.0 or higher) or permission
NANO 101
MATH 098
NANO 220
NANO 101 (with a 2.0 or higher), MATH 098, CHEM 121, and MSC 101
​NANO 230
NANO 220, CHEM 131 with a 2.0 or higher and MATH 098 with a 2.0 or higher or permission
NANO 250
​NANO 220 with 2.0 or higher AND instructor permission