Program Overview

Program Overview

The Microelectronic Science and Engineering program has a long history, dating back to 1958 when it was first established as "Semiconductor Materials and Devices." Over the years, the program has undergone several name changes, including "Semiconductor Physics and Devices," "Microelectronics Technology," and "Electronic Science and Technology." In 2004, the National Integrated Circuit Talents Training Base was approved, followed by the Excellent Engineer Program of Electronic Science and Technology in 2011. The program was further recognized as a National Demonstration School of Microelectronics in 2015 and a Guangdong Demonstration Industry College in 2019. In 2021, the university was approved as one of the first batch of "Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering" doctoral degree-granting institutions in China. In 2022, the program was approved as a national characteristic major.

Educational Objectives

The program aims to cultivate compound talents in the domains of "Three Creative" (Innovation, Creation, and Entrepreneurship), with a holistic development encompassing patriotism, global perspectives, excellent "Three Powers" (learning power, critical thinking power, and action power), solid professional knowledge foundation, and engineering practice ability in the field of microelectronics. The program's educational objectives are guided by the historical opportunities of national IC development and the needs of IC technology development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Key Objectives

• Proficiency in fundamental theories, specialized knowledge, and skills, and basic qualities of scientific research in the field of microelectronics.
• Comprehensive capabilities in resolving complex engineering problems within the microelectronics field.
• Abilities of strong teamwork and communication skills to demonstrate independence, teamwork, and organizational leadership in professional practices and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lifelong learning ability and international perspectives to track the development of microelectronics, acquire knowledge, and update knowledge.

Student Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve complex problems of microelectronics.
• Problem Analysis: Apply the fundamental principles of mathematics, science, engineering, and microelectronics to identify, express, and analyze relevant complex engineering problems.
• Design/Develop Solutions: Design microelectronic devices, fabrication processes, or systems to satisfy requirement specifications, demonstrating novelty in design and considering factors of society, health, safety, laws, culture, and environment.
• Research: Conduct research about complex engineering problems in the field of microelectronics using scientific methods and principles.
• Applying Modern Tools: Develop, select, and apply appropriate technologies, resources, modern engineering tools, and information technology tools for complex engineering problems.
• Engineers and Society: Analyze and evaluate the results of sustainable development and the impacts of social, economic, sustainability, and health and safety, legal, and environmental factors in solving complex engineering problems.
• Professional Standards: Understand humanity science and social responsibility, and abide by professional ethics and standards in engineering practice.
• Individual and Team: Function effectively as an individual, a member, or a leader in a multidisciplinary team.
• Communication: Communicate effectively on complex microelectronic engineering problems with the engineering community and with society at large.
• Project Management: Understand the principles of microelectronic engineering management and methods of economic decision-making.
• Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for and engage in independent and lifelong learning, with the ability to learn continuously and adapt to new developments.

Program Features

The Microelectronic Science and Engineering program focuses on the cultivation of comprehensive quality and innovative practical ability, as well as multi-level international joint programs. Through educational and industrial integration, the program explores the cultivation of microelectronics talents urgently needed by the industry, with the ability of international cooperation and competitiveness. This major is a national characteristic major.

Core Courses

The program includes the following core courses:

• Electric Circuits
• Analog Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Signals and Systems
• Microcomputer System and Interface Technology
• Semiconductor Physics
• Semiconductor Devices
• IC Fabrication Technology
• Integrated Core Courses:
  • Introduction to Engineering I
  • Verilog and FPGA Design
  • Principle and Design of Digital Integrated Circuits
  • Principle and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits

Featured Courses

The program also features the following courses:

• Freshmen Seminars: Moore and More Than Moore
• Project-based Courses: The Practice of Introduction to Engineering I, The Synthetic Design of Electronic System, Innovation Research of Microelectronics Process
• Subject Frontiers Courses: The Frontier of Integrated Circuit Technology
• Interdisciplinary Courses: A Deep Learning Tour of Computer Vision
• Baccalaureate-Master's Sharing Courses: Methodology of Modern Engineering Research, Reliability and Application Technology of Microelectronic Devices, Integrated Circuit Interconnection and Electromagnetic Compatibility, TFT and Display Technology, Micro/Nano Electro-Mechanical Systems and Sensing Technology, Intelligent mm Wave Sensor Application and Design
• Cooperative Courses with Enterprises: IC Fabrication Technology, The Synthetic Design of Electronic System, The Frontier of Integrated Circuit Technology, Principle and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, Reliability and Application Technology of Microelectronic Devices, Integrated Circuit Testing Experiment
• Innovation Practice: Integrated Circuit Testing Experiment, Innovation Research of Microelectronics Process (Three "ones")
• Entrepreneurship Courses: The Frontier of Integrated Circuit Technology
• Workshops: Curriculum Design of the Synthetic Design of Electronic System
• Special Designs: Innovation Practice of Microelectronic Process
• Contest-Teaching Integrated Courses: Curriculum Design of the Synthetic Design of Electronic System
• Education on The Hard-Working Spirit: Graduate Intern