Semiconductor Science and Engineering (SSE)
SSE 301 Topics in Semiconductor Manufacturing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
SSE 303 Topics in Circuits and Systems 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
SSE 305 Topics in Heterogeneous Integration 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
SSE 307 Topics in Semiconductor Devices 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three hours a week for one semester
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
SSE 309 Digital Logic Design 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore semiconductor digital design and optimization. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
SSE 310 Circuit Theory 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore circuit theory in semiconductors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
SSE 360 Introduction to Semiconductor Science and Engineering 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to semiconductor science and engineering. Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Restrictions: Restricted to students pursuing the semiconductor science and engineering minor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
SSE 360S Advanced Packaging Manufacturing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
SSE 377K Projects in Semiconductor Science and Engineering 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 4.5 Lab Hours
Produce an independent project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in semiconductor science and engineering. Prepare a project proposal and a final report, each of which is evaluated by the faculty committee on individual projects. The equivalent of four-and-a-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students pursuing the semiconductor science and engineering minor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division
SSE 380 Introduction to Semiconductors 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Survey fundamental and important areas in semiconductor science and engineering including semiconductor device design, semiconductor manufacturing techniques, metrology and process control. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to semiconductor science and engineering students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 380C Topics in Semiconductor Science and Engineering 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 381 Semiconductor Processes 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore a theoretical and practical introduction to contemporary fabrication techniques and methods. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to semiconductor science and engineering students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 382 Semiconductor Devices 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the design and physics underlying modern semiconductor devices. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to semiconductor science and engineering students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 383 Topics in Semiconductor Manufacturing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate Standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 384 Topics in Semiconductor Circuits and Systems 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 385 Topics in Heterogeneous Integration and Advanced Packaging 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 385C Microelectronics Packaging and Thermal Management 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore microelectronics packaging and thermal management in the semiconductor industry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to Semiconductor Science and Engineering Graduate students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 385D Materials for Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore techniques of applied aspects of materials used in packaging semiconductors including heterogeneous integration, reliability, cooling, and role of materials. Three lecture hours for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Semiconductor Science and Engineering Graduate program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 386 Topics in Semiconductor Devices 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 390 Semiconductor Manufacturing Laboratory 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Explore how to operate fabrication tools in the cleanroom. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to semiconductor science and engineering students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 391 Semiconductor Metrology and Characterization Laboratory 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Explore various different metrology techniques for analyzing materials and structures. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to semiconductor science and engineering students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 395 Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Prepare for an independent research project in semiconductor science and engineering through developing literature review and technical writing skills. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to semiconductor science and engineering students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 397P Projects in Semiconductor Science and Engineering 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 4.5 Lab Hours
Produce an independent project carried out under the supervision of a semiconductor science and engineering faculty member. The equivalent of four-and-a-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Master's
SSE 398R Master's Report 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Prepare a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to semiconductor science and engineering students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's