Photonics Engineering Technology: Pre 2006

A.S. in Photonics Engineering Technology
at Three Rivers Community College

The curriculum below was in effect through the 2005-2006 academic year. Click here to view the revised curriculum for 2006.

Prerequisite Courses/Experience

One semester of college physics or one year of high school physics (algebra based) is highly recommended
Introduction to computers course or familiarity with personal computers
MAT 095 is required to begin with PHY 140, MAT 137 is required for PHY 141. See your academic advisor if you feel that you should be able to waive the math prerequisite based on previous math success.

General Education Courses	Specialized Courses
ENG 101 Composition	PHO 105 Laser Safety
ENG 202 Technical Writing	PHO 240 Introduction to Lasers/Lab
MATH 186 Precalculus	PHO 250 Fiber and Integrated Optics/Lab
MATH 254 Calculus I	PHO 290 Advanced Laser Topics
Math/Science Elective*	EET 1100/1101 Circuits I/Lab
Humanities elective	EET1110/1111 Circuits II/Lab
Social Science elective	EET1120/1121 Electronics I/Lab
PHY 140 Introduction to Optics/Lab	PHO 230 Laser Electronics/Lab
PHY 141 Applied Optics/Lab	Technical Elective*
	EET 2140/2141 Telecommunications I/Lab

*Electives must be approved by academic advisor.

Descriptions of optics and photonics courses.

For further information about the Photonics Engineering Technology program, contact the Program Coordinator,
Judy Donnelly at (860) 885-2353.
jdonnelly@trcc.commnet.edu

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