Engineering Science MS: Microelectronic & Semiconductor Engineering Focus

Semiconductors are the delicate, wafer-thin microchips essential for all electronic devices. Semiconductors, electronic circuits, and microchips form the basis for new and evolving technologies. With the passage of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the United States is positioned to lead in global semiconductor research, development, and production. Significant expansion of this sector is expected in the next few years, with substantial employment opportunities for qualified engineers. The Engineering Science MS with a course focus in Microelectronic and Semiconductor Engineering provides the knowledge needed to compete for such opportunities.

Required Core (15 credits)

EE 530LEC - Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices 2 Credits: 3
EE 563LEC - Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices 1 Credits: 3
EE 569LLB - Rf/Microwave Circuits 1 Credits: 3
EE 588LEC - Funds of Mod VLSI Devices Credits: 3
EE 591LEC - Analog Circuits Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)

Electives (15 credits)

Select 5 from:

EE 512LEC - Nanophotonics Credits: 3
EE 518LEC - Quantum Mechanics for Eng Credits: 3
EE 520LEC - Quantum Computing and Devices Credits: 3
EE 522LEC - Nanostructure Materials Credits: 3
EE 523LEC - Nanotechnology & Science Credits: 3
EE 526LEC - Wearable and Implantable Sensors Credits: 3
EE 528LEC - Biomems & Lab-On-a-Chip Credits: 3
EE 549LEC - Analog Integ Circ Layout Credits: 3
EE 553LLB - Microelectronic Fab Lab Credits: 3
EE 555LEC - Photonic Devices Credits: 3
EE 567LEC - Power Electronics Credits: 3
EE 574LLB - Rf/Microwave Circuits 2 Credits: 3
EE 640LEC - Magnetic Materials & Technology Credits: 3
Special Topics: Materials Synthesis & Characterization Credits: 3
Special Topics: Digital & Mixed Signal Design Credits: 3
Special Topics: Intro to 2D Electronics Credits: 3
Special Topics: Semiconductor Device Physics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio (0 credits)

EE 616TUT - Technical Synthesis and Communication Credits: 0

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Ability to demonstrate domain expertise with engineering methods and tools

2) Ability to develop relevant programming abilities

3) Ability to use basic engineering concepts flexibly in a variety of contexts.

4) Ability to apply domain-specific concepts and methods to solve problems in real-world contexts and will communicate these solutions effectively

5) Demonstrate an ability to conduct professional practice

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).