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Diploma in Micro and Nanotechnology

Course Structure

To fulfill the requirements for the full time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course structure follows RP's typical diploma architecture of a foundational year followed by a second year of core discipline modules. the programme is completed with a third year for specialisation. The course structure of the diploma is given in the following table.

Table 2: Course Structure for the DMNT

1) 12 Core-General Modules
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving I
G102 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G104 Contemporary Issues in Culture and Aesthetics
G105 Enterprise Skills I
G106 Enterprise Skills II
A101 Basic Sciences I
A102 Basic Sciences II
A111 Computing and Mathematical Methods I
A112 Computing and Mathematical Methods II
G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling

2) 10 Core-Discipline Modules

E105 Digital Electronics I
E201 Digital Electronics II
E203 Circuit Analysis
E204 Linear Circuits and Control
E219 Analogue Electronics
A201 Applied Chemistry I
A202 Applied Chemistry II
A203 Applied Physics
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

 

3) 5 Core-Specialisation Modules

E341 Electronic and Semiconductor Materials
E343 Wafer Fabrication and Packaging
E344 Thin Film Technology
E345 Measurement Techniques and Failure Analysis
E348 Nanotechnology Applications

4) Electives (Select 2 from 12 modules)

E302 Data Acquisition and Sensors
E303 Programmable Logic Controllers
E306 Power Electronics and Motion Control
E346 Integrated Circuit Design and Layout
E347 Advanced Packaging and Testing
E332 Quality Control
E212 Facilities Planning and Design
E218 Manufacturing Planning and Control
E214 Statistical Methods for Engineering
A291 Material Science
A292 Polymer and Composite Science
A392 Advanced Materials

5) Freely Chosen Modules
One (1) module unit chosen from the entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres



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