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2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 
    
2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Manufacturing Technology


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The Electronics, Manufacturing and Photonics programs are undergoing redesign and integration for the fall 2012 catalog. Students entering for the fall 2011 term should maintain regular contact with the Applied Technologies School Advisor regarding migration into the new program at (505) 224-3185.


School of Applied Technologies

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program information is available from the School of Applied Technologies Office at (505) 224-3340 or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321.

Program Description

The Manufacturing Technology AAS program provides students with a broad base of skills in analog and digital electronics with the focus on MEMS (Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems) and Semiconductor Manufacturing (SMT). Training is provided in the fundamental concepts of electronics and micro-machines. The program of study uses laboratory facilities containing modern equipment for testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, analyzing and designing electronic and MEMS systems. The post degree certificate is designed for those who already possess the core Electronics Technology associate’s degree or a degree in a related technical field from an accredited college or university.

Special Requirements

Students must have normal color differentiation to work with colored wiring and components.

Career and Educational Opportunities

Graduates will start as engineering assistants or support technicians. Typical assignments include design/production assistant, manufacturing support and mechanical/utilities technician. Major employers in this field include manufacturing enterprises, private contractors, consulting firms, government agencies and public utilities.

Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies ) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.

For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On  section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.

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