MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology

B.	Discipline: Manufacturing

C.	Course Number and Title: MFGT2520 Elements of Photonics with NANO

D.	Course Coordinator: Chris Barker

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: MFGT2510

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Elements of Photonics

Author: OP-TEC Photonics Series

Copyright Year:2008

Edition: 2012

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Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: Student will maintain a detailed lab workbook of experiments completed in this course.

J.	Course Description: This course covers the operational characteristics of lasers. Lasers are very useful in areas such as material processing, measurement, laser sensing and imaging, medicine, military apps, entertainment and holography. Solid state technology and applications of NANO technology are also introduced in this course.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Prepare and maintain a detailed lab notebook of experiments and activities.	Week 1 through week 16 of semester Maintain lab notebook to industry specs.
Complete labs observing safety rules for handling light and laser equipment.	Week 1 through week 16 of semester. Follow safety rules according to OSHA regs.
Complete math calculations to expected level of accuracy.	Week 1 through week 16 of semester Maintain lab notebook to industry standards.
Evaluate various types of lasers through case studies and labs.	Entire semester Lab notebook entries and exams
Demonstrate understanding of principles of optical radiation used in radar, optical, thermal and photon detectors.	First half of semester. Complete labs and written materials, exams and case studies. Maintain lab notebook to industry standards.
Identify fiber optic applications in local businesses and enterprises.	Second half of semester. Complete labs and written materials, exams and case studies. Maintain lab notebook to industry standards.
Demonstrate understanding of the principles of Fiber Optic Communication.	Second half of semester. Complete labs and written materials, exams and case studies. Maintain lab notebook to industry standards.
Demonstrate ability to use devices that acquire and display static and dynamic images.	Second half of semester. Complete labs and written materials, exams and case studies.
Evaluate the characteristics of sample holograms and use stored images to create a hologram.	Week 12 of semester. Complete labs and written materials, exams and case studies. Maintain lab notebook to industry standards.
Demonstrate understanding of Nano technology by completion of selected lab and theory activities	Week 13 through week 16 of semester. Complete labs and written materials, exams and case studies. Maintain lab notebook to industry standards.

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Operational characteristics of lasers – entire semester

Complete labs and written materials including case studies.

Accurately document experiments in lab notebook.

Specific laser types

Optical detectors and human vision

Principles of fiber optic communications – second half of semester

Write brief research paper on fiber optics and local industrial applications.

Photonic devices for imaging, storage, and display – second half of semester

Basic principles and applications of holography – week twelve

Create hologram

Photonics in Nanotechnology

Complete research paper on NANO applications, making note of local manufacturing applications.

N.	Course Assignments:

Complete written tests and activities as assigned.

Collect data, organize and evaluate activities. Maintain a lab notebook in accordance with expected standards.

Complete and present projects as assigned.

Complete research papers and survey local industries.

Create hologram.

Follow safety rules as presented. Failure to abide by safety standards may result in exclusion from labs or being removed from the course.

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3