This online course provides professionals and students with the English language skills necessary to communicate successfully in the global semiconductor industry. This course is designed for learners with an upper intermediate level of English that is equivalent to B2 on the CEFR scale.

In this course, Dr. Terry Alford and Dr. Mitul Modi will share various aspects of microelectronics and nanoelectronics. This field aims to advance and improve the functionality of electronic devices by scaling transistors to smaller feature sizes. The course aim is to introduce you to essential concepts such as length scales, transistor actions, and feature sizes of integrated circuits. The course also looks at historical observations and trends using Moore’s Law, which currently guides and predicts the development of the semiconductor industry. Most importantly, the goal is to highlight why packaging is so important and relevant today.

This course consists of seven modules. You will need approximately 3-5 hours to complete the work for each module. Each module consists of an engaging video, readings, new vocabulary, comprehension checks, and opportunities to practice your new skills. There are a variety of graded and non-graded assignments in each module.

Who is this program designed for?

This online course provides professionals and students with the English language skills necessary to communicate successfully in the global semiconductor industry. This course is designed for learners with an upper intermediate level of English that is equivalent to B2 on the CEFR scale.