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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Surface Mount Technology Certificate
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Julian Kang, Department Head
Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417
Program Information
The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Certificate will provide knowledge and skills in lean manufacturing methods, materials and equipment for production of printed circuit boards, quality management, statistical control, inspection of processes and products, and SMT processes and methods. The certificate will aid those entering or already working in the field of component manufacturing especially in companies that manufacture printed circuit boards.
Course Delivery Format
The program provides coursework on the Brookings campus in classroom, laboratory, and field-based settings.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be expected to demonstrate how to efficiently design, set up, and manage a printed circuit board manufacturing process. After completion of this certificate, graduates should be able to:
- Describe the Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC) standards and printed circuit board structure and materials.
- Describe manufacturing processes and methods including LEAN, Screen Printing, Component Pick and Place, Soldering and Test procedures.
- Demonstrate quality control methods and processes used in Printed Circuit board manufacture.
- Identify different types of machines used in manufacturing printed circuit boards.
Total Required Credits: 12
Additional Admission Requirements
TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100
Additional Information
Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.
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