Nanoscience Technology
(10-635-1)
Associate Degree-Two Years
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Program Description
If you enjoy math and science and are seeking a career in an interesting, high-growth area, take a look at the Nanoscience Technology program.
Nanoscience is an extension of the common science we all learn, but on dimensions that are very small: the level of individual molecules and how they work together to affect properties.
New applications of nanoscience continually are being discovered, researched, and applied in several commercial areas, including electronics. Biological and medical applications could help discover causes of diseases and effective treatments against them.
Your program will include three semesters at CVTC, where you'll have a rare opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in specially designed facilities, such as the atomic force and scanning electron microscopes and Class 100 cleanroom. Your fourth semester will be a capstone experience at CVTC and another area institution. You'll also complete an internship to gain workplace experience. If you wish, you may apply what you've gained toward a four-year college degree.
Through classroom and hands-on experiences you'll gain a broad application skill set that is attractive to a wide range of employers. More and more industries are using nanoscience applications, which means more employment opportunities. CVTC is strategically placed between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Madison, two regions seeing high growth in nanoscience companies. You have opportunities!
Program Admission Requirements
• COMPASS pre-entry assessment
• Algebra, Biology, Chemistry - two semesters at high school level or one semester at postsecondary level with grade of "C" or better
Helpful Academic Background
• College preparatory mathematics, typically the pre-calculus courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry
• Computer knowledge
• Ability to work as a team member
• Use of logical problem-solving techniques
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For free help in preparing for the COMPASS, contact any of CVTC's Academic Service Centers.
For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.
For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200.