OPTC 101 - Fundamentals of Optics I

Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the optics and photonics industry with a focus on utilizing optical technology in devices and scientific research. Exploration into the history of optics provides context for how the study of light has reached the forefront of technological and scientific discovery. Students study terminology and the physical concepts necessary to understand how light is created, manipulated, and measured with the goal of constructing a foundation from which to delve further into the optics industry.