The Laser and Optical Technology program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a new program that will be offered starting 2021 Fall Quarter. Program offerings include an Associate of Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) degree and seven certificates in the field of photonics. The program includes in-depth instruction with focused hands-on training in light and optics principles, photonics enabled systems applications and troubleshooting, maintenance, safety precautions, clean-room regulations, and reporting preparations.
The Laser and Optical Technology AAS-T prepares students for employment in the growing field of photonics. Graduating students with the AAS-T degree will be able to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using lasers, optics, electro-optic, and other photonic devices for commercial, industrial manufacturing, or research and development purposes. Successful graduates will be qualified for employment positions such as lab technicians, system installers, test technicians, and marketing/sales representatives in industries of aerospace, manufacturing, defense, energy, medicine, lighting and communications and many more, both regionally and nationally.
The Laser and Optical Technology program will offer seven new certifications in the photonics field:
The Fiber Optic Communications Technician certificate prepares students to apply the understanding of advanced communication systems based on the use of fiber optics as enabling technology in their operation.
See Fiber Optic Communications Technician curriculum information.
The Imaging and Remote Sensing Specialist certificate prepares students to apply the understanding of light and optics in imaging. This training focuses on Imaging systems used for military, environmental monitoring, and medical, etc.
See Imaging and Remote Sensing Specialist curriculum information.
The Laser Manufacturing Specialist certificate prepares students to apply the understanding of laser technologies, and their broad uses, in the field of industrial manufacturing.
See Laser Manufacturing Specialist curriculum information.
The Laser Systems Repair Technician certificate prepares students so they are able to apply knowledge of laser systems technologies and skills in maintaining optoelectronic systems, including Lasers systems, and Biomedical laser-based systems.
See Laser Systems Repair Technician curriculum information.
The Lighting and Illumination Technician certificate certificate is designed to prepare skilled lighting designers and display technicians for the production of laser light shows.
See Lighting and Illumination Technician curriculum information.
The Optoelectronics Systems Technician certificate prepares students to apply the understanding of nanotechnology, microsystems, and semiconductor technologies, and their industrial applications.
See Optoelectronics Systems Technician curriculum information.
Students will be prepared to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other technical professionals engaged in developing and using lasers, and other optical devices and rays, for commercial or research purposes.
See Photonics Technician curriculum information.
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Entry into this program requires completion of an admissions application.
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