| Photonics Technology |
| An A.A.S. Degree Program (Career) |
| Application Code 161 |
| For curriculum information, contact the Science and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600. |
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| Photonics is the science and technology of controlled flow of light particles for applications including data transmission, optical computing and switching, and optical modulation (e.g. lasers). It is one of the most rapidly growing domestic and international technical fields and offers favorable job opportunities and advancement potential to skilled technicians. The students will acquire a working knowledge of the theory of light, geometric and physical optics, transmission and detection of light, electronic circuits, and data communications theory. Hands-on laboratory exercises will include real-world topics such as: optical components and systems, fiber optics applications, lasers, and electro-optical instrumentation. Coursework will reflect the changing needs of the industry and inculcate the need for ongoing training. This statewide program allows all Maryland residents in-county tuition. Students planning to transfer to a four-year technical institution should contact their institution to check for transferable courses. |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION CORE | Credits |
| Composition | ENGL-121 College Composition | 3 |
| Humanities, Arts & |
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| Literature | Humanities, Arts, or Literature Core Course |
| (see pp. 61-62) | 3 |
| SPCH-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
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| SPCH-110 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Course |
| (see p. 63) | 3 |
| Science | PHYS-101 Technical Physical Science | 4 |
| Mathematics | MATH-141 College Algebra or higher | 3-5 |
| Interdisciplinary | Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core |
| Course (see p. 64) | 1-3 |
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| REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR |
| CMSY-110 | Software Applications for Micros | 3 |
| ELEC-107 | Introduction to Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| PHOT-100 | Introduction to Photonics | 3 |
| ELEC-117 | Linear Electronics | 4 |
| PHOT-105 | Optical Physics | 4 |
| TELE-100 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 3 |
| ELEC-213 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| PHOT-200 | Principles of Lasers | 3 |
| PHOT-205 | Detection and Measurement | 3 |
| PHOT-210 | Fiber Optics Communications | 4 |
| PHOT-220 | Advanced Topics in Photonics | 3 |
| TELE-200 | Quality Control | 3 |
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| 61-65 |
