NS 206 - Vacuum Systems and Nanotechnology Applications

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce students to the: vacuum systems design, operation, and troubleshooting; physical and chemical vapor deposition applications; plasmas and materials; plasma removal process; advanced etch systems; dielectric creation by growth and deposition; application of Nanotechnology to organic solar cells.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate a detailed understanding of the principles of vacuum-based systems and their components;
operate, maintain, and troubleshoot various vacuum systems;
demonstrate an understanding of and proficiency in the applications of plasma-based processes to nanofabrication;
demonstrate an understanding of chemical vapor deposition processes and systems.
perform furnace deposition with dry or wet oxidation;
effectively work as a member of a technical team on laboratory assignments; and
make an effective presentation of a research or design topic.

Prerequisites: NS 201
F/S (N)