Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Undergraduate Certificates
- Certificate in Cyber Defense
- Certificate in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Certificate in Semiconductor Technology
- Certificate in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Certificate in Cyber Defense
9 semester credit hours
A certificate in Cyber Defense is offered by the Department of Computer Science. It can be obtained by completing at least three courses (as well as any required prerequisites) out of the following set of courses:
CS 4389 Data and Applications Security
CS 4393 Computer and Network Security
CS 4398 Digital Forensics
CS 4459 Cyber Attack and Defense Laboratory
Students that complete the minor in Cyber Security will not be awarded certificate in Cyber Defense.
Certificate in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
9 semester credit hours
A Certificate in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is offered by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. It can be obtained by completing the following (as well as any required prerequisites):
MSEN 3301 Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
MSEN 3302 Microscopy, Spectroscopy, and Nanotech Instrumentation
And choose one of the following:
MSEN 3310 Introduction to Materials Science
MSEN 4391 Technology of Plasma
MSEN 4V95 Undergraduate Research (in Nanotechnology) (3 semester credit hours or more)
Any upper level class that satisfies the Minor in Nanoscience and Technology
Certificate in Semiconductor Technology
9 semester credit hours
A Certificate in Semiconductor Technology is offered by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. It can be obtained by completing the following (as well as any required prerequisites):
Required courses:
MSEN 3303 Introduction to Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing
MSEN 3320 Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
Elective courses:
Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following:1
MSEN 3301 Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
MSEN 3302 Microscopy Spectroscopy and Nanotech Instrumentation
MSEN 3310 Introduction to Materials Science
MSEN 3339 Materials Characterization
MSEN 3340 Materials Processing
EE 3310 Electronic Devices
EE 4330 Integrated Circuit Technology
EE 4391 Technology of Plasma
EE 4371 Introduction to MEMs
or MECH 4370 Introduction to MEMs
PHYS 4352 Concepts of Modern Physics
PHYS 4371 Solid State Physics
MECH 2340 Circuits and Applied Electronics
MECH 3320 Heat Transfer
MECH 3360 Introduction to Materials Science
MECH 3370 Applied Thermodynamics
MECH 4360 Introduction to Nanostructured Materials
1. Each course has a set of prerequisites that will need to be met prior to taking the course.
Certificate in Sustainable Energy Engineering
9 semester credit hours
A Certificate in Sustainable Energy Engineering is offered by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. It can be obtained by completing the following (as well as any required prerequisites):
Required courses:
MSEN 3304 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Engineering
Choose 3 semester credit hours from one of the following courses:
MSEN 4305 Sustainable Electricity Generation1
MSEN 4306 Batteries & Energy Storage Devices1
Elective courses:
Choose 3 semester credit hours from any of the following upper-level Electives:
CHEM 4370 Carbon Capture and Sequestration
CHEM 4381 Green Chemistry and Green Fuels
EE 4362 Introduction to Energy Conversion
EE 4363 Introduction to Power Electronics
ENGY 3302 Managing Power and Renewable Energy Assets
MECH 3370 Applied Thermodynamics
MECH 4365 Energy Analytics
MECH 4380 HVAC Systems
MSEN 3301 Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
MSEN 3340 Materials Processing
MSEN 4305 Sustainable Electricity Generation1
MSEN 4306 Batteries & Energy Storage Devices1
PHYS 4373 Physical Measurements Laboratory
Other sustainable energy-related courses can be approved by petition.
1. MSEN 4305 and 4306 must both be taken to have one of them count towards the Elective Requirement.