ELENG118
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Introduction to Optical Engineering
Subject
ELENG
Course Number
118
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Introduction to Optical Engineering
Course Description
Fundamental principles of optical systems. Geometrical optics and aberration theory. Stops and apertures, prisms, and mirrors. Diffraction and interference. Optical materials and coatings. Radiometry and photometry. Basic optical devices and the human eye. The design of optical systems. Lasers, fiber optics, and holography.
Minimum
4
Maximum
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Waller, Kante
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Requirements
Prerequisite
MATH 53; ELENG 64 and ELENG 66, or MATH 54.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if the following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Minimum Hours
1
Maximum Hours
1
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Maximum Hours
8