Optics Technology - A.A.S. Degree

The A.A.S Optics Technology program gives students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the field of optical manufacturing, and complete integrated general education courses needed for the industry. Students will develop advanced skills in comprehension of technical drawings, material handling, conventional grinding and polishing, optomechanical assembly, metrology and quality control. Additionally students receive training in programming, setting-up and operating CNC grinding and polishing machines. Upon completing this A.A.S. degree program, students will have the necessary skills to become employed, as a technician, in the optics industry. Career opportunities also exist in quality control, optical coating, laser fabrication, fiber optics and precision assemblies

The objectives of this program are to:

• Employ safety skills in an industrial setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in conventional and CNC manufacturing of optics.
• Produce parts to meet technical drawing requirements required in both conventional and computer numerical controlled machines.
• Apply skills in metrology for the purpose of first article inspection reports.
• Perform setup procedures on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) grinding and polishing systems.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical work practices.
• Perform assembly of multiple optical elements.
• Apply proper handling and cleaning skills of various optical elements.
• Utilize Military and ISO specifications to execute an inspection plan

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This is a recommended program course sequence for students who wish to complete their associate degree in two years. Part-time students and students starting in the spring or summer semesters can meet with an Advisor to customize their plan.

*General Education & Elective courses: Choose from the list of approved courses in the College Catalog.

Students may choose to first take some developmental courses that are designed to prepare students for the college-level coursework in their academic plan. This may add to the students’ completion time.

The number of credits students take each semester will determine when the student will complete his/her program of study.