Vacuum and Thin Film Technology (AAS)
60 Credits
The Vacuum and Thin Film Technology program prepares a student to work as a technician in industries which rely on vacuum-based processes to create and manufacture products. Employment opportunities span a variety of industries such as semiconductor, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), glass, optics, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) solar cells, vacuum-based equipment and other industries which use thin film coating processes.
Core Courses – 30 Credits
Complete eight credits from the following eight courses:
| COMT 1107 | Introduction to Computer Technology | 4 cr |
| CSCI 1101 | Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving | 4 cr |
| ENGT 1180 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 cr |
| ENGT 1511 | Introduction to Engineering Technology (PLTW™) | 3 cr |
| ENGT 1512 | Principles of Engineering (PLTW™) | 3 cr |
| ENGT 1513 | Digital Electronics Technology (PLTW™) | 3 cr |
| ENGT 1514 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) | 3 cr |
| VACT 2294 | Semiconductor Processing | 4 cr |
Additional Required Courses – 30 Credits
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete one of the following four courses:
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete one of the following three courses:
Complete one of the following fourteen courses to reach 30 credits:
Other Degree Requirements
- If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 college-level credits total.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn a minimum of 15 college-level credits at Normandale.
Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.