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Nanoscience Technology Program

Nanotechnology is the art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale (1-100 nanometers) especially to build microscopic devices. Nanotechnology is being utilized in the creation of commercially viable microtechnologies with varied features including performing microsurgery without the need of invasive scalpel cuts, additives that make suntan lotion water repellant, designing self-repairing cars to creating stain proof pants.

Overview

South Suburban College’s Nanoscience Technology Program will provide students with entry level skills to manipulate atoms and molecules at the nanometer scale (1-100 nanometers or 1-100 billionth of a meter) in a cutting-edge emerging field of study. Graduates of this 66-67 credit hour AAS degree will be prepared to work as technicians, manufacturers and production workers within industry using nanoscience and micro science technologies, including areas of research and development, production, manufacturing and sales. Students must have an Associate's Degree or higher in related sciences for the certificate in Nanoscience.

Career Opportunities

This AAS degree in Nanoscience Technology is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to prepare them to work as technicians in a wide variety of industries utilizing nanoscale technologies, including pharmaceutical and medical diagnostics, renewable energy, semi conductor and optoelectronics, manufacturing and materials application.

According to most industry and media reports, even though nanotechnology is in its infancy, the business of nanotechnology is booming and nanotech fortunes are rising. Average salaries for entry level techs on a global scale range from $40,000-$45,000.

With estimates that the global market for products that incorporate nanotechnology could hit $2.6. Trillion by 2014, Wall Street investors and venture capitalist are pouring millions of dollars into start-up companies expecting big returns on investments as products move from research and development to the marketplace.

General Information

Residents of South Suburban College’s District will be given first priority for admission into the program. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the program.

Before receiving an application to the Nanoscience Technology Program the student must:

  1. Submit an application for credit courses to South Suburban College.
  2. Forward high school/GED transcripts to the Office of Admissions & Records.
  3. Take the SSC College Placement test and complete any required college preparatory class in math, English or reading with a grade of “C” or better.
    • Math must be completed through MTH 100 - Intermediate Algebra level
    • English must be completed through ENG 101 - Compostion & Rhetoric

Program Admission Requirements

The applicant must:

  1. Submit a Nanoscience Technology Program Application to the Allied Health Department office, Room 4453.
  2. Be 18 years of age or older.
  3. Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
    • MDR 102-Fundamentals of Medical Terminology
  4. Have current CPR certification or complete FAD 205.

Program Admission Requirements for AAS Degree

The applicant must:

  1. Complete the Prerequisites:
    • ENG 101 - Composition and Rhetoric
    • SPE 108 - Oral Communication
    • BIO105 - General Biology
    • MTH 165 - College Algebra
  2. Submit an SSC application/registration form and forward all high school as well as other college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions and Registration.
  3. Admissions to the Nanoscience Technology Program will be determined by a ranking of the grade point averages (GPA) of the program prerequisite courses. Students will be considered for admissions who have received at least a grade of “C” or better in all program prerequisites and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (A = 4.0). All final course grades will be validated prior to the start of the program .
  4. Submit a Nanoscience Technology application to the program by mail or in person (Room 4453) no later than April 15th prior to the fall semester anticipating admissions. Please visit SSC's website to obtain an application to the program.
  5. You will be notified in writing of your admissions status no later than May 15th.

Students must finish all prerequisite courses by December prior to the fall semester of the year you are seeking admission. Students must complete all Nanoscience Technology program courses and general education courses with a “C” or better.

Once admitted into the Nanoscience Technology Program, students will be asked to complete a criminal background check and a possible drug screening. Eligibility of internship sites might be dependent on results of the criminal background and drug screening results.

Program Admission Requirements for Certificate

This Certificate in Nanoscience Technology is designed to prepare learners with the skill and knowledge for an entry level position as a nano technician in a wide variety of industries utilizing nano scale technologies, including pharmaceutical, medical diagnostics, renewable energy, semiconductor and optoelectronics, manufacturing and material applications

The applicant must:

  1. Applicants must have a degree in a related science field and a copy of their current CPR card.
  2. Submit an SSC application/registration form and forward all high school as well as other college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions and Registration.
  3. Admissions to the Nanoscience Technology Program will be determined by a ranking of the grade point averages (GPA) of the program prerequisite courses. Students will be considered for admissions who have received at least a grade of “C” or better in all program prerequisites and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (A = 4.0). All final course grades will be validated prior to the start of the program.
  4. Submit a Nanoscience Technology application to the program by mail or in person (Room 4453) no later than April 15th prior to the fall semester anticipating admissions. Please visit SSC's website to obtain an application to the program.
  5. You will be notified in writing of your admissions status no later than May 15th.

Students must finish all prerequisite courses by December prior to the fall semester of the year you are seeking admission. Students must complete all Nanoscience Technology program courses and general education courses with a “C” or better.

Once admitted into the Nanoscience Technology Program, students will be asked to complete a criminal background check and a possible drug screening. Eligibility of internship sites might be dependent on results of the criminal background and drug screening results.

There will be an additional fee of $45.00 for the HESI Exam.

For additional information, please contact the Dean's Office, Career Advisor for Allied Health at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2258.

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