A.S. in Laser and Fiber Optic Technology* at Three Rivers Community College

*formerly Photonics Engineering Technology

The Laser and Fiber Optic Technology (LFOT) program at Three Rivers Community College was developed in 1997 under the guidance of a steering committee with members from southern New England's photonics-related companies. The goal was to meet industry's need for technicians trained in this new and fast-growing field. Today, the Industry Advisory Committee continues to guide the program to ensure the curriculum remains up-to-date.

Graduates of the LFOT associate degree program: install, troubleshoot, and repair systems that incorporate lasers and electro-optic devices, perform tests and measurements on electronic devices, operate laser systems and optical test and measurement instrumentation, fabricate and assemble components for laser electro-optic devices and communicate effectively with engineers, doctors, scientists, and production and sales personnel. work at companies such as Zygo, IPG Photonics, Coherent, Northrop-Grumman, and Trumpf transfer to four year programs at Central CT State University (Industrial Technology), Southern CT State University (Physics), and more.

For further information about the Laser and Fiber Optic Technology program, contact the Program Coordinator, Judy Donnelly at jdonnelly@trcc.commnet.edu

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