Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Be proficient in the use of general electronic and optical test instrumentation

2. Know the functions of basic optical components and component mounts

3. Specify, mount, align and operate lenses, mirrors, reflectors, gratings, filters and polarizing optics

4. Specify, install, align and operate support and positioning equipment

5. Demonstrate fiber optic handling techniques, including connectorization and mechanical and fusion splicing,

6. Be able to test fiber optic links with optical sources and meters and with an OTDR

7. Survey a laser work scene, citing unsafe conditions present.

8. Set up and explain common laser optical systems such as collimators, spatial filters and various forms of interferometer

9. Set up and explain a fiber optic communications system employing external modulators

10. Gather, analyze and report data using applicable software.

11. Work cooperatively with team members in a lab setting

12. Read and interpret vendor catalogs and instruction manuals

13. the ability to present technical information in both written and oral forms

14. Use the internet for technical research