/ OPCN / Monroe Community College
The Optical Systems Technology degree offers a unique, two-year comprehensive program that prepares graduates for work in high technology fields which apply light and optical principles.
The curriculum combines the study of optics with electronics to prepare students for careers in electro-optics, as well as traditional precision optics fabrication.
The course of study gives students the opportunity to operate much of the same precision equipment and state-of-the art optical systems used in industry.
Graduates of this program work with scientists and engineers in research, development, design, production, quality control, test, and evaluation of optical components and systems, as well as sales and service.
- Evaluate optical systems using a number of geometrical optics test procedures
- Evaluate optical systems using a number of wave optics test procedures
- Take standard measurements and evaluate typical electro-optic configurations
- Understand and perform basic and advanced optical manufacturing techniques for today’s precision optical components
- Understand and perform basic and advanced metrology techniques for testing optical systems and individual optical components
- Handle and clean an optical surface according to industry standards
- Form an achromatic doublet by assembling, aligning, and cementing two optical elements
- Use interferometers to measure optical components
- Identify the centration and spacing of optical surfaces in an assembly using an optical centering system
- Assess the optical performance of an optical system using an Optical Transfer Function (OTF) measurement system
- Describe particulate control in a laminar flow clean environment
- Interpret optical drawings
- Prepare Quality Assurance (QA) reports and detailed laboratory reports
- Prepare Quality Assurance (QA) reports and detailed laboratory reports
- Inspect an optical surface to identify particles, scratches, and digs down to the micron size scale
- Basic workplace skills including technical writing, oral communication, teamwork, and problem solving
MCC’s Optical Systems Technology Certificate program provides a solid optics background with options to focus on manufacturing, testing, or electro-optics/photonics applications. The certificate program is designed to be completed in one year. All certificate courses may be applied to the requirements of the A.A.S. degree program for students who decide to continue their studies.
- Dr. Alexis Vogt
- (585) 292-2002
- optics@monroecc.edu
- 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623
- https://www.monroecc.edu/go/ost
How can I recruit from this college?
Companies interested in recruiting MCC optics students should contact the optics program director listed below. Graduates are available every December and May. Campus recruiting visits to present your company and employment opportunities are welcomed. MCC will make available, free of charge, a private room to interview interested students.
MCC is leading the effort to expand the precision optics manufacturing apprenticeship nationwide. Please contact us if your company is interested in participating in our apprenticeship program. Additionally, please contact us if you would like to hire one of our students as a summer intern.