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Course Description

Learn about leading-edge technology emerging from the Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem on the California Central Coast! Filled with examples of real-world technology from this world-leading region in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing, this online asynchronous course provides a foundational understanding of how semiconductor devices are manufactured, and what the critical technical job roles are in this industry, including assemblers, operators, technicians, and engineers. 

This course is intended for students wishing to learn about career pathways into the most advanced hardware development in the world! 

NO PREREQUISITES NECESSARY.

This course serves as first step towards the Cleanroom Technician training.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have been introduced to:

- Careers in the semiconductor industry for assemblers, operators, technicians, and engineers

- Semiconductor processes: Photolithography, Deposition, Etch and Metrology

- Further study in the following Semiconductor Manufacturing courses at PaCE:

XLRN 802.CR Cleanroom Technician

XLRN 803.CR Microchip Fabrication I

XLRN 804.CR Equipment Maintenance Technician I

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Type
Online
Dates
Jun 22, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026
Contact Hours
2.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $45.00

Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

How to Access Your Online Course on Canvas

Late Registration Notice: 
No late enrollment after 6/21/2026

Required Textbook(s):
NONE

No refunds issued for this course.
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 28, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026
Contact Hours
2.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $45.00

Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

How to Access Your Online Course on Canvas

Late Registration Notice: 
No late enrollment after 9/27/2026

Required Textbook(s):
NONE

No refunds after 10/11/26
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.