Get on the fast track of laser technology by studying photonics online through Three Rivers Community College's Photonics program. Photonics is the practical application of light. Lasers, optics, fiber optics, CD players, hologram, bar-code scanners, LCD's, and satellite imagery are just a few examples of photonics technology.
In the same way that electronics changed our lives in the twentieth century, optics will play a critical role in the development of manufacturing, medical, sensing, telecommunications, homeland security, and defense technologies in this century.
Three Rivers Laser and Fiber Optic Certificate includes courses that are taught online or on Saturdays. The certificate is designed for electronic, mechanical and manufacturing technicians and managers. Details can be found at http://www.lasertechonline.org/certificate.html.
Three Rivers Community College is offering an online one-credit course in Laser and Lab Safety during the spring semester. This self-paced course covers laser basics, hazards, classifications and controls, chemical, electrical and machine tool hazards. Please contact Professor Judy Donnelly for more information at jdonnelly@trcc.commnet.edu.