1.	Isn't Optics just about eyeglasses?	No,...
2.	What kind of fields do Optical Engineers work in?	Optical Engineering touches almost every facet of modern technology. See our Careers in Optics page for a more complete list.
3.	Can I take a tour of the Optical Sciences building?	Yes.  Please go to http://www.optics.arizona.edu/tour/Default.htm
4.	Are there laboratories associated with the Optics classes?	Yes, labs start during the sophomore year and continue through senior year. Each semester, the labs are designed to reinforce the concepts taught in the lecture classes.
5.	Who signs up for this program?	We have educated students from all over the United States, from Canada, Mexico, Europe, the near and far East, Africa, and South America.
6.	How long does it take to complete the degree?	If a student stays on schedule, it is possible to complete the degree program in four years.  Advanced Placement and/or a few summer sessions will help.  About one-third of our students complete their degree work within this time frame.  Most of our students, however, choose a slightly more relaxed schedule and complete the degree requirements in one extra semester.  Students who work full or part time will necessarily need a little longer.
7.	What's the difference between optical engineering and optical sciences?  Is an undergraduate actually an engineer?	Optical engineering and optical sciences are very closely related.  Optical engineering has a stronger focus on laboratory experiences and experimental work.  This is a skill set that many companies hiring undergraduates strongly desire.  Optical sciences has a stronger emphasis on the underlying physics and mathematics of optics.  Undergraduate students are optical engineers with an ABET accredited degree.
8.	What's the weather like in Tucson?	Mostly sunny and very few rainy days

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