Undergraduate Major Program

Academics Undergraduate Major Program Semiconductor Engineering Future

Academics

Undergraduate Major Program

Semiconductor Engineering Future

Program Overview

A multidisciplinary, hands-on educational program designed to cultivate Pi-shaped (π-shaped) convergent semiconductor talents tailored to meet evolving industry demands.

Systemic Core Foundations & Convergent Theory
- Provides a solid academic foundation for interdisciplinary convergence. The curriculum covers essential introductory courses—such as basic semiconductor physics, device design, and processing technologies—ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the diverse fields within the semiconductor industry.
Convergence & Practice-Oriented Education
- Offers a practical curriculum utilizing state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment and simulation tools. Students will have the opportunity to directly design and test semiconductor devices, validating theoretical knowledge within actual processing and manufacturing environments.
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Enables students to integrate theory and practice through team projects, fostering problem-solving skills to tackle real-world challenges faced by the industry.

Educational Objectives

To nurture industry-ready, Pi-shaped (π-shaped) convergent semiconductor professionals by offering advanced hands-on laboratory experiments and practical training utilizing Hanyang University’s premier, nation-leading Semiconductor and Packaging Fab facilities.

Curriculum

Future Semiconductor Engineering Curriculum Completion Table
Year	Semester	Course Code	Course Name	Credit	Level	Course Classification	Note
2nd	1	HIC2002	Basic Semiconductor Physics	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2009	Electromagnetism for Semiconductors I	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2026	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2022	CrossDisciplinary Project	3	200	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
	2	HIC2008	Introduction to Semiconductors and Materials Science	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2010	Electromagnetism for Semiconductors II	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2006	Machine Learning Foundations and Applications	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2022	CrossDisciplinary Project	3	200	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
3rd	1	HIC3012	Semiconductor Device Analysis	3	300	Core Major
		HIC3014	Semiconductor Manufacturing and Process Control	3	300	Core Major
		HIC3009	The Solid State Basics for Semiconductors	3	300	Core Major
		HIC3027	InterDisciplinary Project	3	300	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
	2	HIC3010	AI and Machine Learning Applications for Semiconductors	3	300	Core Major
		HIC3011	Semiconductor Device Process	3	300	Core Major
		HIC3013	Semiconductor Materials Applications and Characterisation	3	300	Core Major
		GEN5100	Career Development II (Portfolio and Business model Creation)	1	100	Required General Courses	Required for primary major, but excluded from the primary major credit requirement.
		HIC3027	InterDisciplinary Project	3	300	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
4th	1	HIC4014	Overcoming Semiconductor Limitations	3	400	Core Major
		HIC4011	Defect Engineering in Semiconductors	3	400	Extended Major
		HIC4022	TransDisciplinary Project	6	400	Core Major	Required for primary major (both 1st and 2nd semesters), but excluded from the major credit requirement.
	2	HIC4012	Semiconductor Technology: Present and Future	3	400	Extended Major
		HIC4013	Semiconductor Packaging	3	400	Extended Major
		HIC4022	TransDisciplinary Project	6	400	Core Major	Required for primary major (both 1st and 2nd semesters), but excluded from the major credit requirement.

* A minimum of 6 credits from 400-level courses is required.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements
Curriculum	Primary Major	Multiple Major	Minor
2024-2027	48 Credits	36 Credits	24 Credits

Program Director

Program Director
Name	Department	Title	email
Jeong, Mun Seok	Department of Physics	Professor	mjeong@hanyang.ac.kr

Career Paths After Graduation

Employment in semiconductor companies
Employment in semiconductor equipment, materials, and components companies
Graduate school advancement (Master's/Ph.D. programs)
Convergent roles in Semiconductor IT
Startups / Entrepreneurship

Multiple Majors / Minors

Eligibility: All undergraduate students from Hanyang YK Intercollege and the Seoul Campus are eligible to apply for a multiple major or minor.
Requirement: Must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.