Vacuum Technology Certificate
9 Credits
The Vacuum Technology Certificate is recommended for individuals who have either a 2-year technical degree (complete with necessary background in college algebra and chemistry) or a four-year technical or non-technical degree and the desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the field of vacuum technology. Completion of the certificate courses prepares the two-year technical degreed student for a career as a technician in vacuum technology. Students who possess four-year degrees will be prepared to advise on and support vacuum-based processes used in industries such as semi-conductor, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), glass and optics, LED and solar cell and thin film coatings.
Required Courses – 9 Credits
| VACT 1292 | Introduction to Vacuum Technology | (2 cr) |
| VACT 2293 | Vacuum Analysis and Troubleshooting | (4 cr) |
| VACT 2297 | Thin Film Deposition | (3 cr) |
Other Certificate Requirements
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.