ELENG118
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ELENG 118 - Introduction to Optical Engineering
Subject
ELENG
Course Number
118
Department
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 Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Waller, Kante
Prerequisites
MATH 53; EECS 16A and EECS 16B, or MATH 54.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8