Optoelectronics - Northampton County Area Community College

Optoelectronics from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Narrative Optoelectronics technology involves both science and electronics in the application of light to achieve voice and data communications. It is the basis of an industry that\\\'s growing rapidly both technologically and financially. The Lehigh Valley itself is now part of a growing \\\'opto beltway\\\' made up of major corporations and new and exciting venture-capital start-up firms. Today\\\'s employers want to hire electronics and opto technicians who have a command of fundamentals so they are then easily trained to keep up with change. The Optoelectronics Technology program provides the background you need to compete in the advancing world of fiber optic communications manufacturing, installation, research and development, repair, and technical sales. Technicians with this knowledge command above-average salaries and opportunities for advancement as their business grows. Program Features Northampton\\\'s Optoelectronics program begins with electronics courses that serve as a foundation in electronic theory. You\\\'ll gain fundamental lab skills needed to solve most design and application problems. The optoelectronics coursework will specifically give the technician the latest experience in working with the materials, electronics , and systems used in today\\\'s fiber optic communications while learning the capabilities of managing light as a transmission source. The Optoelectronics Technology program allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to the design of communications systems and components utilizing fiber optic technology. Installation and testing in data, voice, and video communications is experienced in an industrial lab environment. All technical courses include lab work for hands-on skills in troubleshooting, test equipment operation, bread-board and hardware circuit construction, and related computer skills. Program Outcomes Graduates of the program will: Describe the theory, operation and physical principles of electronic components and circuits as commonly applied to analog, digital and optical systems used in electronics , communications and network design and repair. Demonstrate the application of electronic theory and commonly used methods of circuit analysis. Prototype, test, troubleshoot and repair electronic circuits. Describe the structure of analog, digital, and fiber optic systems and peripheral components and signals processed in each system. Interface external devices to electronic or communications systems and write appropriate technical guides to describe configuration of the system. Describe the structure, function and operation of electronic communications systems and their interrelated components. Demonstrate proficient research and computer skills in data gathering and analysis. Measure data accurately and safely using standard electronic and optical test equipment and analyze and present data in an acceptable and standardized manner. Solve common service related problems using both a reactive and proactive approach. Demonstrate competent technical writing skills. Demonstrate competent speaking skills when working with diverse groups. Demonstrate a basic framework of technical vocabulary and graphics interpretation as it applies to electronic , fiber optic, and communications systems. Demonstrate observational, integrative, and synthetic skills. Design, construct, and troubleshoot electronic and communications circuits of varying types. Perform service-related administrative functions. Describe the history and complexities of existing and upcoming telecommunications systems. View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.