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Nanotechnology

University of Utah

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateAcademic

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The program will provide cohesive training for students from several departments of the Colleges of Science, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy. To be successful in research demands and new product development requires dedicated interactions between a multitude of disciplines.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Utah

    Utah

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingComplex Problem SolvingScienceActive ListeningOperations MonitoringTroubleshooting

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsChemistryMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning
  • Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
  • Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Atomic force microscopes AFMAtomic layer deposition ALD systemsAuger electron microscopesBake ovensBourdon tube gaugesCapacitance manometersCapacitively coupled plasma CCP reactorsChemical apronsChemical bathsChemical mechanical polishing CMP systemsChemical protective apronsContact alignersContact printersCryogenic glovesDeionization water systems

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and zeta potential analysis — lead full characterization campaigns autonomously, selecting optimal techniques to resolve complex materials questions.
  • Nanoproduction documentation systems — design and maintain comprehensive batch-record frameworks that satisfy regulatory audit requirements and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Advanced calibration and qualification protocols — develop and execute for novel or newly installed nanotechnology equipment, establishing acceptance criteria and validation documentation.
  • Cleanroom contamination investigations — lead root-cause analyses of environmental excursions and implement corrective and preventive action plans to restore and sustain compliance.
  • Nanotechnology equipment repair and reliability programs — troubleshoot sophisticated instrument failures, coordinate vendor support, and author corrective maintenance procedures to minimize downtime.
  • Nanomaterial processing and characterization experiments — design in collaboration with engineers and scientists, integrating physical, chemical, and engineering principles to optimize nanoscale system performance.
  • Complex problem-solving across nanotechnology production lines — apply systems analysis and inductive reasoning to identify interdependencies and resolve non-routine processing failures.
  • Hazardous nanomaterial handling and exposure control procedures — evaluate and refine site-wide practices, ensuring alignment with current regulatory standards and emerging occupational health guidance.
  • CAD and analytical software tools — leverage to model process configurations, interpret multidimensional characterization data, and present actionable findings to engineering and management stakeholders.
  • Junior technicians and technologists — mentor in equipment operation, GMP documentation, and scientific reasoning, elevating team competency across nanofabrication workflows.

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