Photonics and Laser Technology Associate Route

Students completing the AAS in Photonics and Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Technicians will be instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems.

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What You'll Be Learning

• Nature of light
• Optical Components
• Physics of Lasers and Laser Operations
• Materials Processing Systems
• Applied Mathematics
• Geometric Optics
• Optical and Electro Optical Systems for Precision Measurements and Alignments
• Applied Physics and more

What Graduates Are Prepared to Do

• Work as a technician in the optics, laser, and photonics support field with demonstrated knowledge in laser systems, electronics, optics, and electro-optics
• Pursue careers in design and manufacturing, materials processing, communications, medical applications, semiconductor fabrication, optical systems, electronics, military applications, sales, and education
• Demonstrate a foundation in electronics including electronic components and circuitry
• Function professionally in the field — use, maintain, and clean equipment and tools required in optics, lasers, and photonics
• Analyze, configure, test, measure, troubleshoot, and assist with problems in a professional optics/photonics environment
• Communicate technical ideas, procedures, and results in written, oral, or graphic format

Request Information 

Students taking the associate's route will be applying through Gallatin College. For any questions about the optic and photonics associate route, please contact Gallatin College for more information.