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Course Descriptions LOTT-2349 Photonics (1-7-3) A study of wave and quantum aspects of optical radiation and various applications of coherent and non-coherent photonic devices. Emphasis on fiber optics, optic-electronic devices, and photo devices as they apply to industrial controls, data transmission, and telecommunications. Prerequisites: LOTT-2336 LOTT-2380 Cooperative Education-Laser Electro-Optics Technology (1-19-3) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. LOTT-2381 Cooperative Education-Laser Electro-Optics Technology (1-19-3) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. LOTT-2435 Electro-Optic Devices (2-6-4) Theory and operation of special purpose devices to measure laser output parameters, manipulate laser beams, modulate and Q-switch lasers, photo detectors, and special techniques in photography and holography. Prerequisites: LOTT-2572. LOTT-2436 Wave Optics (3-4-4) Principles and theory of light and its wave nature including origin of light, spectral characteristics of light, radiometry, photometry, reflection, refraction, propagation of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization. LOTT-2559 Laser Electro-Optics Applications (3-6-5) A variety of equipment and processes employing lasers. Includes micro-machining, drilling, welding, other material processing, laser communication, tracking and alignment system, laser construction tools, holography, holographic testing, and measurements. LOTT-2572 Continuous Wave & Pulsed Laser (2-9-5) A mathematical and conceptual study of continuous wave (CW) lasers, including indepth descriptions of helium-neon, argon ion, neodymium, and carbon dioxide systems: pulsed lasers including ruby, neodymium, glass, transverse excited atmospheric molecular, semiconductor diode, diode pumping of solid-state lasers, and liquid dye systems. Emphasis on the operation and maintenance of these systems and the measurement of their output characteristics and data analysis. Prerequisites: LOTT1344, IEIR-1304. LOTT-2580 Coop Ed-Laser Electro-Optics Technology (1-395) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

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LOTT-2581 Coop Ed-Laser Optic Technology (1-39-5) An intermediate or advanced course with lecture and work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, Enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor while the lecture is provided by the college faculty or by other individuals under the supervision of the educational institution. Cooperative education may be a paid or unpaid learning experience.

MBST- Masonry & Building Science MBST-1407 Masonry I (2-6-4) Introduction to masonry including safety, tools and equipment, masonry materials, theory, terminology, federal and state guidelines, building plans, mortar mixing and spreading. Emphasis on the fundamentals of laying bricks and block.

MCHN- Machining MCHN-1201 Beginning Machine Shop (1-3-2) Fundamental machine shop safety, math, measurement, and theory of saws and drill presses. MCHN-1302 Print Reading for Machining Trades (3-0-3) A study of blueprints for machining trades with emphasis on machine drawings. MCHN-1308 Basic Lathe (2-2-3) An introduction to the common types of lathes. Emphasis on basic parts, nomenclature, lathe operations, safety, machine mathematics, blueprint reading, and theory. MCHN-1320 Precision Tools and Measurements (2-4-3) An introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology. Emphasis on the identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the Machining Trade. Practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools. MCHN-1325 Millwright I (2-3-3) An introduction to the millwright trade. A study of common millwright tools and fasteners. Skills developed in basic layout procedures, gasket making, and installation, and oxygen/fuel cutting. Emphasis on safety in the accomplishment of these activities. MCHN-1330 Statistical Process Control for Machines (3-0-3) An introduction to statistical process control used by machinist and machine operators. Analysis of data collected from workpieces. MCHN-1332 Bench Work and Layout (2-2-3) An introduction to bench work and layout. Application of the use and theory of tools such as hand tools, height gages, pedestal grinders, and layout tools. MCHN-1338 Basic Machine Shop I (1-8-3) An introduction to machine shop theory, math and terminology, basic bench work, and part layout using a variety of common measuring tools. Application of basic operation of Machines tools such

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