Jan 15, 2025  
2023-2024 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MFGT 2520 - Elements of Photonics with NANO


Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Manufacturing Technology
Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD
2 Credit(s)
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 is also introduced in this course.  UG
2 Lab Hour(s)
1 Lecture Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take MFGT 2510  

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


Student Learning Outcomes for Course
Outcomes Assessments – How it is met & When it is met

1. Prepare and maintain a detailed lab notebook of experiments and activities.

Week 1 through week 16 of semester Maintain lab notebook to industry specs.

2. 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.

3. Complete math calculations to expected level of accuracy.

Week 1 through week 16 of semester Maintain lab notebook to industry standards.

4. Evaluate various types of lasers through case studies and labs.

Entire semester

Lab notebook entries and exams

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

 



Standard Grading Scale
93-100      A

90 - 92      A-

87- 89       B+

83 - 86      B

80 -82       B-

77- 79       C+

73 - 76      C

70 -72       C-

67- 69       D+

63 - 66      D

60 -62       D-

00- 59       F


Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.*  Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal. 

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation, 


Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link

 

 





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