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

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