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Laser Electro-Optics Technology Course Descriptions

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LEOT-090 - LAB AND LASER SAFETY  1 credit
This is a mandatory course for all students in the CSET, ESET, LEOT, and TCOM programs. The course deals with the subject of laser safety and laboratory safety. The various government regulations concerning the different classes of lasers will be covered. Topics include laser safety signs, MPE, NHZ, and EMC. The student is required to complete this course and pass a written examination before taking any laser laboratory courses. One hour of lecture. PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
LEOT-150 - INTRODUCTION TO PHOTONICS  1 credit
Many present-day electronics-based systems will be replaced by photonics-based systems in the future. This course is an introduction to the field of photonics. Topics covered include: light, physical optics, wave optics, lasers, holography, fiber optics, and laser applications. Devices such as laser diodes, gas lasers, plastic and glass fibers, various focusing lenses, OTDRs, and power meters will be used. Optical measurements such as radiation, radiometry, photometry, and photonics applications in the following fields will be explored: telecommunications, medical and electrical fields. Theories such as Snell's law, thin lens equation, diffraction, laser emission, Huygen's principle, total internal reflection, launching angles, optical loss, and irradiance will be covered. One hour of lecture. PREREQUISITES: MATH-132, ESET-141, ESET-145.
LEOT-180 - INTRODUCTION TO LIGHT AND LASERS  3 credits
This course is an introduction to the field of photonics. The course content is designed to acquaint the student with the various concepts associated with the nature of light and lasers. Students will explore the nature of light and lasers using hands-on explorations, problem solving techniques, and practical current applications. An overview of soft computer skills such as: Microsoft office: word and excel, and internet research skills will he used to cover the course content. Topics covered include: nature of light, light theory, interaction of light and materials, fiber optics, holography, lasers, optical sensors, light sources and imaging devices. PREREQUISITE:ALGB-093, ALGB-097 COREQUISITE: LEOT-090, LEOT-180L
LEOT-185 - AUTOCAD FOR ELECTRONICS  3 credits
AutoCAD for Electronics is an introductory level course that provides students with the basic principles of mechanical and electrical drafting for electronics applications. Topics will include geometric creation, editing geometry, drawing formats utilizing paper space and model space, and the requirements for creating orthographic views for item description. Emphasis will be placed on using AutoCAD to design printed circuit boards, layout schematic diagrams, and produce assembly drawings. Students will develop a series of drawings that can be used in their portfolios to demonstrate to prospective employers their technical skills and quality of workmanship.
LEOT-320 - INTRODUCTION TO LASERS  4 credits
This course is made up of three one-hour lecture sessions and a three-hour laboratory session. The course begins with an introduction to light, the atom, emission processes, and simulated emission of radiation. Next, laser output characteristics and modification, materials components and industrial laser types are discussed in detail. Finally, a description of major industrial laser applications is given. Safety and laboratory procedures are also covered. The lab section will loosely follow the lectures and some projects are constructed. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing.
LEOT-322 - INTRODUCTION TO LASERS  3 credits
This course consists of two hours of lecture and a three-hour lab session. The course begins with an introduction to the atom, emission processes, and simulated emission of radiation. Laser output characteristics and modification, materials, components and industrial laser applications are also discussed. Safety and laboratory procedures are also covered. The lab will reinforce the theories and topics presented in the lecture. Two hours lecture. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing in LEOT, LEOT-150; COREQUISITE: LEOT-322L
LEOT-327 - LASER ELECTRONICS 1  4 credits
This course deals with the practical applications of linear electronic devices and circuits to the operation and control of laser systems. Topics will include high voltage power supplies, normal and switching supplies, diode laser power supplies control interlocks, high voltage design considerations, and high voltage safety. Three hours of lecture. PREREQUISITE: ESET-141; CO-REQUISITE: LEOT-327L
LEOT-330 - GEOMETRIC OPTICS  4 credits
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence covering basic optical theory and components. Each course consists of three one-hour lecture sessions and a three-hour lab. Geometrical optics deals with the rectilinear propagation of light and the elementary treatment of image formation, lenses, mirrors, prisms, fiber optics, ray tracing aberrations, optical system design and optical instruments. The laboratory section parallels the lectures and familiarizes the student with optical laboratory components and procedures. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing.
LEOT-331 - PHOTONICS  3 credits
Many present-day electronics-based systems will be replaced by photonics-based systems in the future. This course is an introduction to the field of photonics. Topics covered include: optoelectronics devices such as laser diodes, photo diodes, and transistors, and integrated optics, optical measurements such as radiation, radiometry and photometry, and photonic applications in the sensing communications, medical, and computing fields. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing or permission of instructor. Offered Fall Semester
LEOT-345 - PHOTONICS  4 credits
This course deals with the applications of linear integrated circuits to semiconductor lasers and integrated optical devices. Topics to be covered will include laser diode driver and detector circuits, photodiodes and phototransistors, integrated amplifiers, RF modulators, normal and switching power supplies. Lab included. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in LEOT or permission of instructor.
LEOT-348 - FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS  3 credits
This course will present the principles and techniques associated with the transmission of optical radiation in waveguides (fibers) and the free space, optical sources, and modulation techniques. Homodyne and heterodyne detection will be discussed as well as the design considerations for optical communications systems. Two lecture and 3 laboratory hours.
LEOT-349 - FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS  4 credits
This course will present the principles and techniques associated with the transmission of optical radiation in fibers and free space. Topics to be discussed include: optical communications components, sources, detectors, assemblies, and modulation techniques. Homodyne and heterodyne detection will be discussed, as well as the design considerations for optical communications systems. The lab will give students hands-on experience using state-of-the-art optical equipment. Three hours lecture. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in LEOT, LEOT-150 and TCOM-330; COREQUISITE: LEOT-349L
LEOT-365 - SENIOR PROJECT RESEARCH  2 credits
In this course students will investigate key aspects of project development and management including project research, development of design specs, project scheduling using Gantt charts, preliminary design/simulation, component selection, construction considerations, prototype development, design verification & testing, and design improvement and performance monitoring. Students will use this knowledge to complete the first several stages of their capstone senior project design. Students will use the concepts presented in the beginning of the course to select, spec and order the components needed for their senior project in LEOT-465. Only students expecting to graduate in the following spring should take this course. PREREQUISITE: Senior Standing or permission of the instructor. One lecture and 3 laboratory hours.
LEOT-375 - OPTICS  4 credits
This course covers the theory and applications of geometrical and wave optics to modern optical systems. Topics will include image formation, lenses, mirrors, prisms, ray tracing, aberrations, diffraction, interference, polarization, spectroscopy, holography, and optical system design. Lab exercises will closely parallel classroom discussions and should help bridge the gap between theory and practical use of the concepts expressed. Three hours lecture. PREREQUISITES: senior standing in LEOT and LEOT-150; COREQUISITE: LEOT-375L
LEOT-415 - LASER SYSTEMS  4 credits
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the various types of laser systems in use today. Among the laser systems to be studied are semiconductor lasers, solid-state lasers, ion lasers, molecular and dye lasers, excimer lasers, free electron lasers, and others. Lab included. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in LEOT or permission of instructor.
LEOT-420 - WAVE OPTICS  4 credits
Three major topics are studied in this course: wave optics, properties of light and matter, and the optics of transformations. The majority of the course is dedicated to wave optics and the study of diffraction and interference. In dealing with the properties of light and matter, polarization and optical boundaries are discussed. The optics of transformations deals with Fourier transform spectroscopy, transfer functions, optical data processing, and holography. Laboratory exercises will closely parallel classroom discussions and should help bridge the gap between theory and practical use of the concepts expressed. Senior standing and LEOT-320, LEOT-330. Honors component available.
LEOT-425 - INDUSTRIAL LASER APPLICATIONS  4 credits
This course deals with the applications of lasers in industry. Among the many different uses of lasers to be studied are laser welding and surface treatment, material removal, laser marking and etching, non-destructive testing, distance measurement, lasers in medicine and surgery, lasers in construction, spectroscopy, communications and others. Three lecture and 3 laboratory hours. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in LEOT or permission of instructor.
LEOT-427 - INDUSTRIAL LASER APPLICATIONS  3 credits
This course deals with the applications of lasers in industry. Among the many different uses of lasers to be studied are laser welding and surface treatment, material removal, laser marking and etching, non-destructive testing, distance measurement, lasers in medicine and surgery, lasers in construction, spectroscopy, communications and others. Three lecture hours. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in LEOT or permission of instructor.
LEOT-435 - FIBER/INTEGRATED OPTICS  4 credits
This course will discuss elements of fiber and integrated optics including: fiber optic components and systems, waveguide transmission, fiber optic sensors, integrated optics, and optical circuitry. Also included will be fiber splicing, coupling, and measurements. Lab Included. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in LEOT or permission of instructor.
LEOT-439 - OPTOELECTRONICS  4 credits
This course offers a detailed discussion of optoelectronic fundamentals. Subjects to be covered include: radiation and radiometry, photometry, phototransistors, photoresistors, optoisolators, detectors, semiconductor lasers, display devices, and optical waveguide. Lab included. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
LEOT-451 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN LASERS  4 credits
This course will introduce the student to advanced topics such as holography, interferometry, precision optical testing, optical computing and pattern recognition. As the field of lasers rapidly evolves, new technologies will be introduced to keep the student abreast of the state of the art in the laser industry. Guest speakers and industry tours will supplement the classroom lectures, and students will be required to pursue individual areas of interest culminating in an in-depth research paper and presentation.
LEOT-452 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN LASERS  3 credits
This course will introduce the student to advanced topics such as holography, interferometry, precision optical testing, optical computing and pattern recognition. As the field of lasers rapidly evolves, new technologies will be introduced to keep the student abreast of the state of the art in the laser industry. Guest speakers and industry tours will supplement the classroom lectures, and students will be required to pursue individual areas of interest culminating in an in-depth research paper and presentation. Two lecture and 3 laboratory hours. PREREQUISITES: LEOT-322, LEOT-375; CO-REQUISITE: LEOT-452L
LEOT-460 - INDUSTRIAL AND MEDICAL LASERS  3 credits
This course will introduce the student to applications of lasers in industry and medical fields. Among the many different uses of lasers to be studied are laser welding, laser cutting, and laser material applications. The medical lasers applications in eye, micro surgery, arthroscopic, and dermatology will be covered. Students will explore the various applications of lasers using explorations, simulations, problem solving techniques, and practical current applications. PREREQUISITE: LEOT-090, LEOT-322 and ENGL-200, ENGL-203 or ENGL-202. COREQUISITE: LEOT-460L
LEOT-465 - SENIOR PROJECTS IN L.E.O.T.  3 credits
This capstone course is designed to combine the concepts, theories, and practices developed throughout the course of study in the ESET program, and apply them to the development of a group project. Students will be required to keep a notebook and make weekly written progress reports and monthly oral presentations of their work. A final written report and oral presentation will be required. The lecture will deal with subjects relevant to project research and presentation. The five lab hours will provide the students time to develop their project. PREREQUISITES: students must be candidates for graduation in May, or permission from the instructor; ENGL-202, ESET-355, ESET-370; COREQUISITE: LEOT-465L