Photonics Engineering Technology
Post Secondary

Photonics Engineering Technology

Three Years |
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Program Code 0751
Welland Campus

Graduates of this program have skills that are in great demand at companies such as Virtek Vision International Inc., my employer. At Virtek, graduates do work that is an extension of what they were taught in the classroom and labs.

Phil Alfieri, Photonics Engineering Technology graduate



Career Opportunities

No sector of business or industry remains untouched by photonics, the science of generating and harnessing light. Put yourself light years ahead in the job market by equipping yourself with photonics expertise with this advanced college program.

Career opportunities include:

  • Biotech and medical technology
  • Aerospace industry
  • Defence and homeland security
  • Advanced visualization for entertainment
  • Optical design and manufacture
  • Vacuum coating technology
  • Imaging technology

The NC Difference

  • College boasts dedicated photonic and microelectronic laboratories, as well as a teaching clean-room facility
  • Students gain skills in laser, optical, electro-optical, and vacuum technologies
  • Graduates are in demand across Ontario and North America
  • Final year of program includes an eight-month photonics research project

Testimonials and Profiles

"Graduates of this program have skills that are in great demand at companies such as Virtek Vision International Inc., my employer. At Virtek, graduates do work that is an extension of what they were taught in the classroom and labs."

Phil Alfieri,
Photonics Engineering Technology (Co-op) graduate

 


Related Links

Photonics Profiles and Articles

Photonics Links and Resources

  • Living at the Speed of Light
    View Video
  • Putting Light to Work
    ( Download PDF Document - 38 pages, 410K)
    A discussion paper on the Canadian Photonics Sector
    Canadian Photonics Consortium, September 2004

Learn more about Photonics and Optics

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
    • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
    • Mathematics - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
    • Physics - Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U).

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

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Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

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Students in this program can gain real world skills through applied research projects.

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Program Information

Term One
COMM1133Writing Strategies3
CTEC1544Computer Programming and Applications4
MATH1131Mathematics I for Technicians and Technologists4
PHTN1100Introduction to Lasers and Optics3
PHYS1220Kinematics and Dynamics5
TECH1244Health and Safety for Technology3
TECH1271Future Trends in Advanced Technology3
Term Two
ELNC1220Electrical Principles for Photonics5
MATH1231Mathematics II for Technicians and Technologists4
MMFG1279Manufacturing Technology for Photonics3
PHYS1215Optics and Waves4
PHTN1220Fibre Optic Principles6
Term Three
CTEC1330Data and Telecommunications4
ELNC1320Electronic Principles for Photonics6
MATH1331Mathematics III for Technology3
PHTN1300Principles of Light Sources and Lasers5
PHTN1334Fibre Optics Communication5
 General Education Elective (1 required)3
Term Four
ELNC1430Digital Technology4
MATH1431Mathematics IV for Technology3
PHTN1400Principles of Laser Systems5
PHTN1431Manufacturing Photonics Components5
PHTN1432Vacuum and Thin Film Coating Applications4
 General Education Elective (1 required)3
Term Five
COMM1430Technical Communications3
MATH1235Statistics3
PHTN1500Advanced Laser Theory3
PHTN1530Advanced Optical Systems5
PHTN1531Opto-Electronic Devices4
PHTN1533Photonics Research Project I2
PHTN1630Heat Transfer4
Term Six
ELEC1532Industrial Controls - PLC5
PHTN1630Photonics Manufacturing Systems5
PHTN1631Imaging and Image Processing4
PHTN1632Laser Matter Interaction5
PHTN1633Photonics Research Project II3

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