OPSC 101 Fundamentals of Light and Lasers

Fundamentals of Light and Lasers is the introductory course in the Certificate in Photonics and Lasers, and consists of a comprehensive study of photonics that provides the foundation required to prepare technicians in the areas of optics, electro-optics, lasers, and photonics. In this course, students will learn the basic physical principles of optics (geometric and physical optics) and in the lab they will develop the skills required to properly handle optical devices and components and to safely and efficiently manipulate laser beams.
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Date:
2015-06-24
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Syllabus
Institution:
Universidad Metropolitana
Project Name:
New Horizons: Puerto Rico Lasers and Photonics Career Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Properties of Light, Light Interactions, Optical, Laser, Geometrical Optics, Physical Optics, Optical Coating, Optical Materials.

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
Occupation:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (17-3023)

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Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
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This Syllabus was developed with full cooperation of an experience subject matter expert who closely supervised every element of the product.
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  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Certificate in Photonics and Lasers Technical Specialist

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