Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
ETRO Number
320
Course Title
Intermediate Optics
Credits
4
Department
STEM Author Dr. Elisabeth Reader, Dr. Jung Park, Mark Hoffman
Date of Outline
10/06/2009
Effective Date Fall 2010
5-year Review Date Fall 2015
2. Course Description:
Studies engineering technology concepts of applied optics. Uses the wave
approach to describe and demonstrate the mechanisms and properties of optics systems. Utilizes state of
the art optical design software such as Zemax. Studies practical examples of modern optical engineering.
Cross-list
Contact Hours/Type
6 hr. lecture/lab
3. Pre-requisites
PHYS 105 or higher; ETRO 112 and 161, all with grade C or better; or
consent.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
Co-requisites
4. Function/Designation
AAS Program
BAS Other
no
none
Recommended Preparation
AS Program
yes
none
AA Category
Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
Category
Other
Developmental/Remedial
Additional Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
List Additional Programs and Category: Engineering Technology
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Demonstrate knowledge of wave optical principles.
II. Apply engineering models and tools in problem solving related to optical systems.
III. Conduct experiments and analyze experimental data in the context of optical engineering
applications.
IV. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools for designing and optimizing optical
components or systems relevant to real world situations (optical testing, optical fabrication).
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Describe the concepts of light waves, wave optics and the interaction of light and matter.
b. Describe reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, interferometry, and aberrations.
c. Use optical devices and the applications of their properties to optical systems.
d. Apply ZEMAX to optical design.
e. Choose proper mathematical models and templates and apply to adaptive optics.
f. Use engineering strategies to explain and design specific cases of aberrations and wavefront
distortions.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Geometric optics applied to ray tracing, mirrors, lenses, and prisms. (2-3 weeks), (I, II, III, a, b)
Wave optics in propagation of light, diffraction, interference. (2-3 weeks), (I, II, III, a, b, c, d)
Wavefront distortions: introduction to Kolmogorov turbulence models. (2-3 weeks), (II, III, IV, b, c, d)
Diffraction and interferences: application to holography. (II, III, 2-3 weeks), (b, c, d)
Minimizing aberrations in mirrors and lenses: introduction to Zernike polynomials. (2-3 weeks), (III, IV,
c, e)
Interferometry: application to surface measurement, tomography. (2-3 weeks), (II, III, IV, c, e)
Elementary optical systems: telescopes, illumination systems, LIDAR. (2-3 weeks), (III, IV, c, e, f)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
1. Eugene Hecht, "Optics", 4/E, Addison Wesley, 2001, ISBN 0805385665
2. Robert K. Tyson, "Introduction to Adaptive Optics", 1/E, SPIE Publications, 2000, ISBN 0819435112
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Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Accompanying practice exercises
Articles and handouts prepared by the instructor
On-line material and applets
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Scientific calculator such as TI 30
Software applications: ZEMAX and MATLAB
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Examinations (written and/or oral)
In-class exercises
Homework
Quizzes
Projects/research
Attendance and/or class participation
40-60%
0-10%
10-20%
0-10%
0-10%
0-10%
(I, II, III, IV, a, b, c, d, e, f)
(I, II, III, IV, a, b, c, d, e, f)
(I, II, III, IV, a, b, c, d, e, f)
(I, II, III, IV, a, b, c, d, e, f)
(I, II, III, IV, a, b, c, d, e, f)
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture, problem solving, and class exercises or reading
Lab experiments and reports
In-class exercises, homework assignments, quizzes, written examinations
Projects or research (written reports and/or oral class presentations)
Attendance and/or class participation
Audio-visual or internet presentations
Visual step-by-step instruction with students
Group or individual projects
Service-learning
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
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