OPSC 101 Fundamentals of Light and Lasers - Laboratory

This Optical Science course introduces the student to the basic physical concepts and lab techniques that will be required for the technical courses of the certificate program in Photonics and Lasers. This combines a lecture component and hands-on laboratories that provide the students with learning opportunities to build their technical skills in working with lasers and optical components. These skills have direct practical application in the areas of optics, lasers, photonics, and in fields such as biomedical equipment, manufacturing, defense, nanotechnology, and communications where photonics is an enabling technology.
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Date:
2017
Primary Material Type:
Workshop and Training Material
Other Material Types:
Development Tool
Institution:
Universidad Metropolitana
Project Name:
New Horizons: Puerto Rico Lasers and Photonics Career Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Basic Geometrical and Physical Optics, Nature and Properties of Light, Light Sources and Laser Safety, Optical Materials, Handling and Positioning, HeNe Laser and Alignment

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)

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
Time Required:
8 weeks
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Certificate in Photonics and Lasers Technical Specialist

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