Certificate of Professional Achievement Program in Nanotechnology
As the ability to create faster and smarter silicon based devices approaches its finite limits,
the world has turned to nanoscience to continue the information processing evolution. Nanoscience
involves the study and observation of phenomena on the dimensional scale of nanometers, a unit
measuring one billionth of a meter (3 - 4 atoms wide). Mastery of this field is essential in
order to create smarter, faster and cheaper computer based products beyond the next decade.
With this important task in mind, the goal of nanotechnology is to establish new paradigms for
information processing using the characteristics of electron transport unique to nanoscale
molecular structures and to use chemical synthesis to design molecular structures with carefully
crafted properties. This work has the potential to impact major disciplines in addition to
electronics including photonics, biology, neuroscience and medicine.
These certificate courses are taught by professors engaged in Nanotechnology related research
from disciplines such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.
This exciting field is rapidly evolving and is the focus of much current research.
Required Courses
Choose 4 classes from the following list.
· APPH E4090 Nanotechnology
· ELEN E4193 Modern Display Science and Technology
· ELEN E4944 Principles of Device Microfabrication
· ELEN E4301 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices
· MECE E6700 Carbon Nanotube Science/Technology
· ELEN E6908 Nanoscale Electronics
· ELEN E6945 Nanoscale Fabrication and Devices
Certificate Program Requirements
· 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student. Students
currently in any degree program at Columbia University are not eligible for the Certificate Program through CVN.
· Minimum of 12 credit points
· Minimum GPA of 3.0
· Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.
Credits earned to fulfill the requirements of a Certificate Program may be applied toward an MS or PD degree,
subject to the approval of an Academic Advisor. However, students must apply for admission to the University
and meet all admissions requirements. Entry into, and completion of a Certificate Program does not ensure
acceptance into an MS or PD program.
In order to apply for acceptance into the Certificate Programs, please visit the link below:
Certificate Application and Instructions Page