ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

EE 482---ELECTRO-OPTICAL SYSTEMS---F, 3 Cr (LEC 2, Lab 1)
prerequisite EE 334 or consent of instructor.
    Provides an overview of electro-optic systems and components.  Lectures will cover ray optics, scalar wave optics, laser and Gaussian beam optics, light sources, detectors , and electro-optic and acoustic-optic photonic devises.  Laboratory experiments will introduce basic photonic instrumentation and measurement techniques.

EE 483---FIBER AND INTEGRATED OPTICS---S, 3 Cr (LEC 2, Lab 1)
prerequisite: Phys 213 and EE 334 or Phys 318.
    This introduction to fiber and integrated optics components for telecommunications systems includes: ray tracing, graded index lenses, single mode and components, laser diodes, LEDS, transmitter/receiver design issues, photodiodes and optical link design.

EE 533---APPLIED ELECTROMAGNETICS---f alternate years, offered 2006 3 Cr (LEC 3)
prerequisite:  EE 334 or equivalent
    Application of Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic theory to engineering problems involving electromagnetic radiation. Typical applications include antennas and wave propagation.

EE 538---ADVANCED TOPICS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS AND OPTICS--- On Demand 3 Cr (LEC 3)
prerequisite:  none
    Advanced topics in applied electromagnetics and optics, chosen to represent current research in this field.

EE 563---REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS---S alternate years, offered 2006 3 Cr (LEC 3)
prerequisite:  EE 334 or equivalent  
    Design, analysis, and calibration  of electromagnetic remote sensing systems, including basic atmospheric physics, radiative transfer, and wave propagation principles.  The course considers the full electromagnetic spectrum, but emphasizes optical system (including cameras, spectrometers, radiometers, laser radars, etc) .

EE 581---FOURIER OPTICS AND IMAGING THEORY---F  alternate years, offered 2005 3 Cr. (LEC 3)
prerequisite:  EE 334 or consent of instructor.
    Optical propagation and diffraction using scalar wave approach and Fourier Theory in imaging.  Introduces concepts of pupil functions, point and line spread function and optical transfer function, image formation with coherent and incoherent  light, holography and diffractive optical elements.

EE 582---OPTICAL DESIGN---S alternate years, to be offered 2007 3 Cr. (LEC 3)
prerequisite: EE 482 or Phys. 426
    Optical design using geometrical optics and computer ray-tracing software. Introduces ray and wavefront aberrations and the modulation transfer function for describing the imaging and beam-conditioning properties of typical optical systems, including lenses, mirrors, cameras, and telescopes.

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

PHYS 353---HOLOGRAPHY-LASER PHOTOGRAPHY---F, S; Su on demand 3 Cr. (LEC 2, LAB 1)
prerequisite: Junior standing and one core science course.
    Beginner's course on creating holograms. Pictorial and geometric interpretations of lasers, interference, coherence, film, and holography enable students with limited science and math backgrounds to create their own holographic masterpieces. Lab techniques and documenting the creative process are emphasized.

PHYS 426---MODERN OPTICS---S alternate years, to be offered 2006 3 Cr. (LEC 3)
prerequisite: PHYS 213 and MATH 225.
    Emphasis is on new developments in optics triggered by the laser. Provides a good foundation in wave optics, nonlinear optics, integrated optics, and spectroscopy.

PHYS 427-LASER APPLICATIONS---S alternate years, to be offered in 2007 3 Cr. (LEC 3)
prerequisite: PHYS 212.
    A survey of laser types and properties and applications for scientists and engineers who wish to use lasers in research and technology.  Many demonstrations will be used to illustrate the principles.

PHYS 461/516--SENIOR LAB/EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS--REQUIREMENTS VARY
prerequisites vary
    Sr. Lab-Introduction to methods, instrumentations and data acquisition techniques used in modern physics research.  Experiments chosen from laser optics, atomic physics, solid-state physics, super condutivity and nuclear physics.   Exp. Physics-Experiments chosen from laser optics and atomic, solid-state, and nuclear physics are carried our in depth to introduce the graduate student to methods, instrumentation, and data acquisition techniques useful for experimental thesis projects.

PHYS 531-NONLINEAR OPTICS AND LASER SPECTROSCOPY---    F alternate years, to be offered 2005
3 Cr. (LEC 3)
prerequisites: PHYS 507
    Two-level atoms in laser fields and applications to nonlinear optics such as photon echoes, second harmonic generation, and stimulated Ramen scattering.  Atomic and molecular energy level structure, linear and nonlinear spectroscopy and applications to gaseous and solid state laser materials.

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

CHEM 326-PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II-S 2 Cr. (LAB 2)
prerequisite: CHEM 325, corequisite: CHEM 324
    The advanced laboratory to accompany CHEM 324 (Physical Chemistry).  In-depth experiment and data analysis.  Required of all chemistry majors who take CHEM 324.

CHEM 527-OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY---F alternate years, to be offered 2006 3 Cr. (LEC 3)
prerequisite: CHEM 323.
    Use of optical spectroscopic methods for chemical analysis.

CHEM 580-SPECIAL TOPICS---ON DEMAND 1-4 Cr. (Maximum 12 Cr)
prerequisite: Upper division courses and other as determined for each offering.
    Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis tot determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.