MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5284N Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2024 Spring Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 9 CIP Code: 15.0304	Primary College: Initiating College: Rio Salado College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: RS Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Applied Technology GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 17-3029.08 Photonics Technicians

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Precision Optics Level I program prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of optical systems technology. Includes introductory coursework in optical applications and the machinery, tools and systems used for manufacturing processes. Also includes mathematical concepts and exploration of career opportunities, as well as an introduction to professional skills.

Required Courses

GBS120 Workplace Communication Skills 3
OPT105 Introduction to Precision Optics 3
OPT107 Precision Optics and Mathematical Concepts 3

Credits: 9

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills in a precision optics setting. (GBS120) 2. Explain basic manufacturing techniques to assemble and fabricate optical components. (GBS120, OPT105, OPT107) 3. Compare optics applications in a real-world setting. (OPT105) 4. Complete mathematical equations and expressions used in optical fabrication. (OPT107)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 23, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.