Program: Semiconductors and Microelectronics Certificate - Purdue University

Apr 29, 2025

2024-2025 University Catalog

About the Certificate

The Certificate in Semiconductors and Microelectronics will be open to students in all undergraduate majors interested in careers in the field of semiconductors and microelectronics. This certificate will give undergraduate students broad technical exposure to topics in the areas of semiconductors and microelectronics and is designed to supplement the baccalaureate plans of studies in different majors, including (but not limited to) engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, technology, and business. The U.S. semiconductor/microelectronics industry is facing an overwhelming and rapidly growing crunch for trained talent - with industry forecasts estimating the need at a minimum of 50,000 additional trained semiconductor engineers and scientists by 2030. The broad scope of the semiconductors and microelectronics industry - from materials and processing to device and integrated circuit/system design, to manufacturing, supply chains, and data analytics, to testing, qualification, packaging, and thermal management - provides exciting career opportunities for students from a wide range of disciplines.

Requirements for the Certificate (10 credits)

Required Course (1 credit)

For ENGR 10301, the section titled “Introduction to Semiconductors” or similar is required.

ENGR 10301 - Introduction To Engineering In Practice Credits: 1.00

Semiconductor Experience for Undergraduates

Student must demonstrate a significant and meaningful experiential activity related to Semiconductors and Microelectronics. Examples include
- Internship with a Semiconductor company. The internship should be full-time for a duration of 8-12 weeks, totaling 320+ hours of work experience. Students must register for a 0-credit internship course during their experience. The course requires student reflection and a performance evaluation completed by their supervisor.
- Full-time summer research experience related to semiconductor & Microelectronics with a minimum duration of 8 weeks totaling 320 hours of work. Student must register for a 0-credit experiential learning course requiring reflection and a performance evaluation completed by their supervisor.
- 6 credits of part-time research related to Semiconductors and Microelectronics.
- 6 credits of study abroad with coursework related to Semiconductors and Microelectronics.
- A combination of study abroad or part-time research related to Semiconductors and Microelectronics totaling 6 credits.

*For 0-credit paid internships or research experiences, students will be asked to submit an offer letter to verify their experience for course registration.

Technical Courses (9 credits)

Take at least 9 credit hours of courses in at least two out of five technical areas:

Semiconductor and Microelectronic Devices
Semiconductor Materials, Characterization, and Processing
Integrated Circuit and System Design, Electronic Design Automation
Electronics Packaging, Heterogeneous Integration, and Thermal Management
Semiconductor Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain Management

Semiconductor and Microelectronic Devices

ECE 30500 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 3.00
ECE 45300 - Fundamentals Of Nanoelectronics Credits: 3.00
ECE 50616 - Physics And Manufacturing Of Solar Cells Credits: 3.00
ECE 50631 - Fundamentals Of Current Flow Credits: 1.00
ECE 50632 - Introduction To Quantum Transport Credits: 1.00
ECE 50633 - Boltzmann Law: Physics To Computing Credits: 1.00
ECE 50653 - Fundamentals Of Nanoelectronics Credits: 3.00
ECE 55700 - Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory Credits: 3.00
ECE 59500 - Selected Topics In Electrical Engineering Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
-Advanced Lithography
-Essentials of Transistors
-MEMS I: Microfabrication and Materials for MEMS
-MEMS II: Fundamentals of MEMS Design
-MEMS III: Applications in MEMS
-Microfabrication Fundamentals
-Semiconductor Fundamentals
-Semiconductor Manufacturing
-Theory and Practice of Solar Cells: A Cell to System Perspective
PHYS 52600 - Physics Of Quantum Computing And Quantum Information Credits: 3.00

Semiconductor Materirals, Characterization, and Processing

CHE 42000 - Process Safety Management And Analysis Credits: 3.00
CHE 45600 - Process Dynamics And Control Credits: 3.00
CHE 56400 - Organic Electronic Materials And Devices Credits: 3.00
CHE 59700 - Special Topics In Chemical Engineering Credits: 0.00 to 18.00 - Manufacturing Advanced Composites
IE 37000 - Manufacturing Processes I Credits: 3.00
IE 38300 - Integrated Production Systems I Credits: 3.00
IE 47000 - Manufacturing Processes II Credits: 3.00
IE 57000 - Manufacturing Process Engineering Credits: 3.00
IE 57900 - Design And Control Of Production And Manufacturing Systems Credits: 3.00
IE 58300 - Design And Evaluation Of Material Handling Systems Credits: 3.00
ME 36300 - Principles And Practices Of Manufacturing Processes Credits: 3.00
ME 55700 - Design For Manufacturability Credits: 3.00
MSE 23000 - Structure And Properties Of Materials Credits: 3.00
MSE 27000 - Atomistic Materials Science Credits: 3.00
MSE 49700 - Selected Topics In Materials Engineering Credits: 0.00 to 18.00 - Electronics Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration
MSE 50200 - Defects In Solids Credits: 3.00
MSE 51000 - Microstructural Characterization Techniques Credits: 3.00
MSE 52300 - Physical Ceramics Credits: 3.00
MSE 54800 - Deposition Processing Of Thin Films And Coatings Credits: 3.00
MSE 59700 - Selected Topics In Materials Engineering Credits: 0.00 to 18.00
- Magnetic Materials: Physical Properties and Applications
- Modeling & Simulation for Materials
- Solid State Materials
NUCL 42001 - Radiation Interaction With Materials And Applications Credits: 3.00
NUCL 52000 - Radiation Effects And Reactor Materials Credits: 3.00
NUCL 55300 - Nano-Macro Scale Applications Of Nuclear Technology Credits: 3.00

Integrated Circuit & System Design, Electronic Design Automation

ECE 33700 - ASIC Design Laboratory Credits: 2.00
ECE 36200 - Microprocessor Systems And Interfacing Credits: 4.00
ECE 45500 - Integrated Circuit Engineering Credits: 3.00
ECE 45600 - Digital Integrated Circuit Analysis And Design Credits: 3.00
ECE 51220 - Applied Algorithms Credits: 3.00
ECE 55900 - MOS VLSI Design Credits: 3.00
ECE 56800 - Embedded Systems Credits: 3.00
ECE 59500 - Selected Topics In Electrical Engineering Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
- CMOS Analog IC Design
- Computer Vision for Embedded Systems
- Digital Systems Design Automation

Electronics Packaging, Heterogeneous Integration, and Thermal Management

CHE 32000 - Statistical Modeling And Quality Enhancement Credits: 3.00
ECE 59500 - Selected Topics In Electrical Engineering Credits: 1.00 to 3.00 - Introduction to Electronics Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration

Semiconductor Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain Management

CHE 32000 - Statistical Modeling And Quality Enhancement Credits: 3.00
IE 38600 - Work Analysis And Design I Credits: 3.00
IE 48400 - Integrated Production Systems II Credits: 3.00
IE 48600 - Work Analysis And Design II Credits: 3.00
IE 49000 - Special Topics In Industrial Engineering Credits: 1.00 to 6.00 - Supply Chain Engineering
IE 53200 - Reliability Credits: 3.00
IE 53300 - Industrial Applications Of Statistics Credits: 3.00
IE 55800 - Safety Engineering Credits: 3.00
IE 56600 - Production Management Control Credits: 3.00
IE 58200 - Advanced Facilities Design Credits: 3.00
MGMT 26100 - Introduction To Supply Chain Management Credits: 3.00
MGMT 40500 - Six Sigma And Quality Analytics Credits: 3.00
MGMT 46200 - Advanced Manufacturing Planning And Control Systems Credits: 3.00
MGMT 46300 - Supply Chain Analytics Credits: 3.00
MGMT 47300 - Data Mining Credits: 3.00
MGMT 47400 - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3.00
MGMT 47900 - Data Visualization Credits: 2.00 or 3.00

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About the Certificate

Requirements for the Certificate (10 credits)

Required Course (1 credit)

Semiconductor Experience for Undergraduates

Technical Courses (9 credits)

Semiconductor and Microelectronic Devices

Semiconductor Materirals, Characterization, and Processing

Integrated Circuit & System Design, Electronic Design Automation

Electronics Packaging, Heterogeneous Integration, and Thermal Management

Semiconductor Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain Management

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About the Certificate

Requirements for the Certificate (10 credits)

Required Course (1 credit)

Semiconductor Experience for Undergraduates

Technical Courses (9 credits)

Semiconductor and Microelectronic Devices

Semiconductor Materirals, Characterization, and Processing

Integrated Circuit & System Design, Electronic Design Automation

Electronics Packaging, Heterogeneous Integration, and Thermal Management

Semiconductor Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain Management

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