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EE 2190: Introduction to Photonics
(prerequisite -MA 3521 and PH 2200(C) )
Summary: Geometrical optics, radiometry, fibers, switches, radiation sources, lasers, detectors, imaging and imaging devices, optical communication systems.

EE 3190: Optical Sensing & Imaging
(prerequisit -)

EE 3291: Lightwave Devices
(prerequisite - EE 2190 or EE 3140 or PH 2400)
Summary: Light wave propagation in optical crystals and fibers, detection and creation of light in semiconductors.

EE4256: Fourier Optics
EE 4257: Digital Image Processing
EE 4290: Optical Communications

EE 4441: Lasers and NonLinear Optics
(prerequisite - EE 3140)
Survey of laser types and analysis of the common physical and engineering principles, including energy states, inversion, gain, and broadening mechanisms. Design issues include resonators, packaging, cooling, pulsed power, and safety. Students will construct a computational model that predicts laser performance. Nonlinear optics and selected applications also covered.

EE 3391 Photonics Lab
(prerequisite -EE 2190 and EE 3190)
Summary: Basic optics lab experience covering geometrical optics, fiber optics, interferometry and diffraction. Optical measurements and laser safety are also covered.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES	OFFERED
EE 2190: Introduction to Photonics	Spring
EE 3190: Optical Sensing & Imaging	Fall
EE 3291: Photonic Materials/Devices	Spring
EE 3391 Photonics Lab	Spring
EE4256: Fourier Optics	Fall
EE 4257: Digital Image Processing	Spring
EE 4290: Optical Communications	Spring
EE 4441: Lasers and NonLinear Optics	Spring
GRADUATE COURSES
EE 5440: Laser Types, Laser Design, Modeling Techniques, and Nonlinear Optics
EE 5520 - Fourier Optics	Fall
EE 5540 - Statistical Optics	Spring
EE 5550 - Optical Information Processing
EE 5460 - Solid State Devices	Fall
OUTSIDE ELECTIVES
PH 3210 - Optics	Fall
PH 4510 - Introduction to Solid State Physics	Fall
MY 3700 - Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials	Fall