Materials Science - Nanotechnology Certification
Nanotechnology Certification
Online Program Overview
Minimum GPA
Qualifying Exam
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 certification courses are taught by professors engaged in Nanotechnology related research from disciplines such as Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. This exciting field is rapidly evolving and is the focus of much current research.
"This program has given me a chance for an Ivy league, world class education without impact to my career. The class selection is outstanding and the class format enables online participants to take the same class as the students on campus. It is very challenging, but extremely rewarding."
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must submit official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, personal-professional statement, resume, and the $150 application fee.
Candidates for the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must complete the program of study as defined by the appropriate department. Program requirements for completion of these Certification Programs are listed below:
- 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student.
- Minimum of 12 credit points
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.
Candidates for the Certification of Professional Achievement Program must complete the program of study as defined by the appropriate department.
Description
Program requirements for completion of these Certification Programs are listed below:
- 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student.
- Minimum of 12 credit points
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.
Course List
Required Courses
Choose 4 classes from the following list.
- APPH E4090 Nanotechnology
- ELEN E4193 Modern Display Science and Technology
- ELEN E4301 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices
- ELEN E4944 Principles of Device Microfabrication
- ELEN E6945 Device Nanofabrication
- MECE E6700 Carbon Nanotube Science/Technology
- MSAE E4215 Mechanical Behavior of Structural Materials
Tuition & Fees
2023–2024 Tuition & Fees
Please note that all tuition and fees are in U.S. dollars and are estimated. Tuition and most fees are prescribed by statute and are subject to change at the discretion of the Trustees.
CVN Credit Tuition: $2,462.00 per point (Credit Hour)
CVN Fee: $395 non-refundable fee per course
Transcript Fee: $105 non-refundable one-time fee
Tuition Deposit: $1,000 (More information on our Resources page)
Estimated cost of one nondegree course: $7,886.00
Estimated total cost of certification (four courses): $31,229.00
Estimated total cost of MS (ten courses): $77,915.00
*Estimated total cost of DES (ten courses plus a minimum of 12 research credits): $108,249.00
Graduate Admission Application Fee: $85 non-refundable one-time fee
Certification Program Application Fee: $85 non-refundable one-time fee
Late Registration Fee: $100 non-refundable fee
CVN Withdrawal Fee: $75, plus prorated tuition and all non-refundable fees
For example: A three-credit course would be $7,781 + transcript fee $105 (one-time) + CVN fee $395 = $7,886
*Assumes DES student enrolls in two six-credit research courses.
For Drop/Withdrawal fees and dates, refer to the Academic Calendar for the current term.
Please note: CVN no longer offers courses for audit.
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