Optical Systems Technology – Associate of Applied Science

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Learn optical electronics, including skills in assembly testing and manufacturing, and laser technology. 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.

Academic Options: Transfer to a Bachelor's of Applied Science degree program at Arizona State University.

Locations: West Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-6763

REQUIRED COURSES
This degree may be earned with fewer than the displayed credits as long as the fulfilled course requirements total at least 60 credits. Students must meet the Reading Requirement.

General Education Requirements
Communication Requirement		6
Humanities and Social Science Requirement		6
Subtotal		12
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 123/123LB	Digital Circuits and Computers	4
TEC 125/125LB	AC Networks with Phasors	4
TEC 126	Electronics Construction and Assembly	3
TEC 130/130LB	Computer Assembly and Testing	4
TEC 140	Geometric Optics	2
TEC 141	Wave Optics	3
TEC 171	Statistical Process Control and Experimentation	3
TEC 274/274LB	Vacuum Systems and Power RF	3
TEC 284	Calibration of Optical Systems	3
TEC 286	Fiber Optics Installation and Testing	3
TEC 287	Laser Fundamentals	3
TEC 288	Optical Testing	4
Subtotal		56
Required Support Course
TEC 160	Microcomputers and Programming Techniques	3
Total		71

Optical Systems Technology – Associate of Applied Science

General Education Requirements

Required Core Courses

Required Support Course