Optics Technology: Metrology, Certificate

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This program is designed to provide students with theoretical and hands-on knowledge of the science of optical metrology. Students will acquire necessary skills for a position in the quality assurance sector of photonics industry.

Program Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of technical drawings interpretation.
Execute first article inspection reports for flat, curved, and prism optics.
Describe fundamentals of metrology theory, error analysis, and observation bias.
Examine technical drawings in ISO and military specification formats and relevant tolerances.
Demonstrate an understanding of white light interferometry through discussion and problem-solving.

First Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 105 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
OPTC 101 - Fundamentals of Optics I Credits: 3
OPTC 107 - Standards of Optics Credits: 3
OPTC 112 - Measurement and Analysis I Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

OPTC 210 - Measurement and Analysis II Credits: 3
OPTC 231 - Fundamentals of Optics II Credits: 3
TECH 000 - Technical Elective Credits: 3
TECH 000 - Technical Elective Credits: 3
TECH 000 - Technical Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Total Program Hours: 30

Technical Elective

Choose from any course with a COMS or OPTC designation.

Developmental Courses

Students may need 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.