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Photonics Technology
An A.A.S. Degree Program (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 161
For Curriculum Information Contact the Science and Technology
Division—Room ST-248—410-772-4827

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, electronics 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 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.

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE Credits 
Composition ENGL-121 College Composition I 3
Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Core Course (see p. 51) 
(one course from either Literature, Fine Arts, 
or Humanities) 3
SPCH-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 
OR 
SPCH-110 Interpersonal Communications 3
Social Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Course 
(see p. 52) 3
Science PHYS-101 Technical Physical Science 4
Mathematics MATH-131 or higher 3-5
REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR  
CMSY-110 Software Applications for Micros 3
ELEC-107 Introduction to Electronics 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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