OPSC 110 Electronics for Optics and Photonics I- Laboratory

The Electronics for Optics and Photonics courses prepare the student to understand the basics of DC and AC circuits and systems, and to apply these concepts to the area of Photonics. This first course focuses on DC Circuits and also introduces the student to industry-standard tools such as Multisim and LabVIEW, which he is likely to encounter in a research or industrial environment. At the end of the first course, the student will understand and will have the skills to safely operate electronic equipment (DC Circuits).
Date:
2017-08
Primary Material Type:
Development Tool
Institution:
Universidad Metropolitana
Project Name:
New Horizons: Puerto Rico Lasers and Photonics Career Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Electronics for Optics and Photonics, Introduction to electricity and electronics, Resistors and Ohm’s Law, DC Testing and troubleshooting, Intro to semiconductors, batteries, and magnetism, Series and parallel circuits and network theorems

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
Occupation:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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