and others were put with time constraints whereas the author might have some difficultiy accomplishing.
             Advanced Micro Devices is a living and breathing learning envirorment. It is hardly possible to complete any task without learning something new. The author would learn that the three easiest way to learn more about any process or tool in the company would be to take a class, visit the library, or view the department references. Advanced Micro Devices offered classes on nearly anything that could relate to any persons job. Also employees were encouraged to take advantage of these free courses and were allowed to enroll in courses not related to their job title. The company also had an onsite library. The books here could be sat down and read or checked out on a person's badge. This would prove useful in the authors programming endeavors. Each department also had references. These were a collection of books and manuals left or contributed by current or former employees. These references would provide direct pertanance to issues the author faced.
             Two of the classes the author took included Introduction to Semiconductors and Unix Programming.
             The author came to AMD with the expectation of being able to work on projects that not only would be challenging to his self, but also would have an impact on the company's objectives and goals. These expectations were met to his satisfaction in AMD's Product Engineering WET Analysis Group. The author began his first term co-op experience with the usual training. The author received training in the usage of UNIX computer systems through formal courses offered by AMD, as well as Computer Based Learning programs. The author became familiar with the programs IC-MS and RS/1 through manuals, online references, and co-workers. IS-MS is the front-end program that creates and runs testing programs for the automated probing machines. RS/1 is a statistical program that gives u...