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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Optics Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore the production processes of precision optics used in cameras, projectors, eye wear, microscopes, telescopes, appliances and binoculars. This certificate prepares students for entry-level career positions in the optics manufacturing industry. Students will learn about optical engineering drawings/prints, lean manufacturing, statistical process control, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for optics, focusing on the unique practices and toolsets within each. Students will prepare for working in laboratory and cleanroom environments. They will also acquire an understanding of thin film optical coatings and fiber optics.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MATH | MAT 108, MAT 122, MAT 166, or MAT 201 | 3-5 |
| OTE 100 | Fundamentals of Light & Lasers | 4 |
| OTE 103 | Laboratory Operations | 3 |
| OTE 104 | Optics: Electronic Instrumentation | 3 |
| OTE 102 | Intro to Manufacturing Technology (GDT/SPC/Print Reading/Lean) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-18 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| OTE 101 | Quality Assurance of Precision Optics | 3 |
| OTE 130 | Metrology of Optical Systems | 3 |
| OTE 105 | Fabrication Methods for Precision Optics | 4 |
| OTE 160 | Advanced Topics in Optics & Photonics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |