The Laser and Photonics Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.
Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.
Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, construction technicians and managers, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.
This course of study prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills for specifying, operating, and maintaining laser-based systems. Includes instruction in mathematics, science, communications, electronics, and optics courses emphasizing laboratory learning experiences that develops the hands-on skills needed. Graduates of the curriculum qualify for current and emerging employment opportunities in fiber optic communications, materials processing, laser surgery, research, and a variety of related fields.