Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology: Career Associate

The skills learned in this program are used in chip manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, micro-electromechanical systems, sensors, biomedicine, opto-electronics, and cutting-edge computer displays.  Students gain those hands-on skills in the laboratory at HACC and the Pennsylvania State University.  The Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology program uses a resource-sharing approach to “high-tech” workforce development.  After successfully completing three semesters of background work with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a letter of recommendation from a HACC electronics faculty member, students go to the PSU Electronic Materials and Processing Research Laboratory (EMPRL), located in State College, Pa.  The complete three semesters are only available at the Harrisburg Campus. Some of the required courses are available at the Lancaster, Lebanon, and York campuses.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 104 Technical Writing  3 
COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication  3 
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
CAD 154 Computer Aided Drafting and Design  2 
ELEC 101 Equipment Utilization  1 
ELEC 106 Fundamental of Electronics  4 
ELEC 111 AC/DC Circuits I  4 
ELEC 125 Introduction to PC Technology  3 
ELEC 213 Digital Electronics  4 
GTEC 111General Technology Orientation  1 
NFAB 211 Material, Safety & Equipment Overview  3 
NFAB 212 Basic Nanofabrication Procedures  3 
NFAB 213 Thin Films  3 
NFAB 214 Lithography  3 
NFAB 215 Materials Modification  3 
NFAB 216 Characterization, Packaging & Testing  3 

Other Required Courses   
CHEM 100 Principles of Chemistry (or)  3 
  CHEM 101 General Chemistry I    (4) 
MATH 103 College Algebra  3 
MATH 104 Trigonometry  3 
MATH 202 Statistics (Core C Elective)  4 
PHSC 113 Introduction to Physical Science  3 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Assist a technical team in the clean-room environment

Operate and maintain clean-room equipment

Work in a micro- or Nanofabrication environment

Demonstrate proper safety when working in a chemical environment

Demonstrate knowledge of clean-room procedures

Write and speak effectively

Appreciate accomplishment in the arts and sciences

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations