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Nanoscience Technology (10-635-1)
Associate Degree-Two Years (offered in Eau Claire)


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This program has a January entry date.

Program Description
CVTC offers an educational opportunity for people in Wisconsin to prepare for an exciting field of work in nanotechnology. A partnership with the University of Minnesota will enable students to begin their education at Chippewa Valley Technical College and complete it at the University of Minnesota. The program of study will prepare students to work in nanobio/agricultural, nanomaterials, and nanoelectronics careers. Students will take their first three semesters at Chippewa Valley and the final capstone semester at the U of M in their Nanofabrication Center, Characterization Facility, and Particle Technology Labs.

Program Admission Requirements
• Complete COMPASS pre-entry assessment. Applicants must achieve minimum scores of 80 on the Reading portion and 45 on the Pre-Algebra portion.
• Must have one credit each of high school algebra, biology, and chemistry with grades of “C” or better. College or university classes in algebra, advanced math, biology or chemistry are also accepted.

Helpful Academic Background
• College preparatory mathematics, typically called the pre-calculus courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry
• Physics
• Computer knowledge
• Ability to work as a team member
• Use of logical problem-solving techniques

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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.

For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.


E-mail:  admissionsweb@cvtc.edu


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