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Optical Manufacturing - Certificate

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Gain technical competencies in electronic and optical assembly and testing, including semiconductor devices, AC networks with phasors, and geometric, wave, and fiber optics. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Entry-level employment in electronics and optics industries.

Academic Options: Take additional courses for an Optical Systems Technology - AAS degree.

Locations:  West Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-6763

REQUIRED COURSES

Course #

Course Title

Credits

Required Core Courses

TEC 101

Physics for Technology

3

TEC 113

Problem Solving for Electronics and Optics

3

TEC 117

Optical Assembly Techniques

3

TEC 121/121LB

Basic Electric and Magnetic Properties

4

TEC 122/122LB

Applied Semiconductor Devices

4

TEC 125/125LB

AC Networks with Phasors

4

TEC 126

Electronics Construction and Assembly

3

TEC 140

Geometric Optics

2

TEC 141

Wave Optics

3

TEC 286

Fiber Optics Installation and Testing

3

Subtotal

32

Required Support Course

WRT 154

Career Communications

3

Total

35