Targeted students and prerequisites

The course is targeting MSc level students, preferably with background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Physics. Microsystem engineering is a very interdisciplinary topic, and the students in previous years came from different MSc programms including microelectronics, nanotechnology, electrophysics, engineering physics, systems&control&robotics, system-on-chip, vehicle engineering. General understanding of physics and curiosity for the application of physical effects on a micro/nano-scale, is the best starting point for designing your own moving microsystem!

Pre-knowledge in microsystems, nanotechnology, or semiconductor technology may be advantageous for some course parts, for instance the fabrication, but not necessary at all. Typically, less than 25% of the students have taken the EK2350 Microsystem Technology course. The students will learn how to use state of the art simulation and design tools; no previous experience on FEM or CAD tools is required.

Typically 20-30% of the students are PhD students, who are working in separate teams. Under certain circumstances, students may create and carry out their own task in the world of microsystem technology.

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